Tangerine

Carambola

Tangerine and Carambola

Tangerine

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Nausea, Vomiting

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), 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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

13.34 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.80 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

10.58 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.81 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

34.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.38 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

16.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

26.70 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.20 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

138.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

10.20 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.31 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

166.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.15 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

0.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

37.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.07 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

20.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.10 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

18.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

48.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

85.17 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.38 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA31.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

53.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

61.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

43.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

50.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

370.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Citrus

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Winter

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Orange

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Orange

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Succulent

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Sweet-Sour

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

South-Eastern Asia

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-7.54.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..

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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey

Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

China

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Spain

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Citrus reticulata

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Sapindales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Rutaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Citrus

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

C. reticulata

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Citrus fruit

Not Available

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Difference Between Tangerine and Carambola

We might think that Tangerine and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tangerine and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tangerine and Carambola is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tangerine and Carambola with peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 53.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tangerine and Carambola belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tangerine and Carambola is Sapindales and Oxalidales respectively. Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.