Tamarind and Carambola
Benefits
Health Benefits
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
General Benefits
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
NA
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
62.50 g
4
6.73 g
99+
Fiber
5.10 g
10
2.80 g
22
Sugar
57.40 g
3
3.98 g
99+
Protein
2.80 g
4
1.04 g
23
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
23
0.15
11
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
30.00 mcg
17
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.43 mg
1
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.15 mg
4
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.94 mg
2
0.37 mg
39
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg
99+
0.39 mg
8
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
26
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg
21
12.00 mcg
23
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
3.50 mg
99+
34.40 mg
24
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.80 mcg
22
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
66.00 mcg
21
Choline
8.60 mg
8
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.60 g
14
0.33 g
25
Minerals
Potassium
628.00 mg
4
133.00 mg
99+
Iron
2.80 mg
2
0.08 mg
99+
Sodium
28.00 mg
2
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
74.00 mg
2
3.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
92.00 mg
1
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
113.00 mg
1
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.00 mg
99+
0.14 mg
13
Selenium
1.30 mcg
6
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
157.00 mg
13
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
Not Available
Water Content
82.00 g
99+
91.38 g
7
Ash
0.09 g
99+
0.52 g
24
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
31.00 kcal
37
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
239.00 kcal
2
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
187.00 kcal
1
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
128.00 kcal
37
300.00 kcal
17
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
28.00 kcal
39
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
254.00 kcal
17
Not Available
Calories in Pie
239.00 kcal
39
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Brown, Reddish-brown
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Brown
Yellowish Green
Shape
Curving Cylinder
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Texture
Tough
Crispy
Taste
Sour-Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Africa
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.6-6.5
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Facts
Facts about
- Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
- African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
- No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.
- When carambola is cut horizontally, it forms a star.
- It is believed that carambola helps to cure hangover.
- Entire carambola is edible, including its skin.
- 2 varieties of carambola are cultivated: tart & sweet.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
No
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
India
Taiwan
Other Countries
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Thailand
Malaysia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
Tamarindo, tamarindus
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Fabales
Oxalidales
Family
Fabaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Tamarindus
Averrhoa
Species
Tamarindus indica
A. carambola
Generic Group
Tamarind Sub
Not Available
Difference Between Tamarind and Carambola
We might think that Tamarind and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tamarind and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tamarind and Carambola is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarind and Carambola with peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 239.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tamarind and Carambola belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tamarind and Carambola is Fabales and Oxalidales respectively. Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
