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Tangerine and Carambola

Tangerine
Carambola
Carambola and Tangerine


Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care   
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment   
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   
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots   
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation   
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair   
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair   
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing   
NA   
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy   
Nausea, Vomiting   
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   
Lactating Women
No   
Yes   
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   
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Carbs
13.34 g   
35
6.73 g   
99+
Fiber
1.80 g   
28
2.80 g   
22
Sugar
10.58 g   
19
3.98 g   
99+
Protein
0.81 g   
36
1.04 g   
23
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06   
21
0.15   
11
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
34.00 mcg   
15
3.00 mcg   
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.06 mg   
16
0.01 mg   
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg   
26
0.02 mg   
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.38 mg   
38
0.37 mg   
39
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg   
28
0.39 mg   
8
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg   
21
0.02 mg   
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
16.00 mcg   
19
12.00 mcg   
23
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
26.70 mg   
34
34.40 mg   
24
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.20 mg   
29
0.15 mg   
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg   
36
0.00 mcg   
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
138.00 mcg   
6
66.00 mcg   
21
Choline
10.20 mg   
6
7.60 mg   
13
Fat
0.31 g   
27
0.33 g   
25
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
166.00 mg   
99+
133.00 mg   
99+
Iron
0.15 mg   
99+
0.08 mg   
99+
Sodium
0.00 mg   
21
2.00 mg   
18
Calcium
37.00 mg   
10
3.00 mg   
99+
Magnesium
12.00 mg   
23
10.00 mg   
25
Zinc
0.07 mg   
26
0.12 mg   
21
Phosphorus
20.00 mg   
25
12.00 mg   
34
Manganese
0.04 mg   
99+
0.04 mg   
99+
Copper
0.04 mg   
99+
0.14 mg   
13
Selenium
0.10 mcg   
16
0.60 mcg   
10
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
18.00 mg   
26
27.00 mg   
22
Omega 6s
48.00 mg   
34
157.00 mg   
13
Sterol
  
  
Water Content
85.17 g   
37
91.38 g   
7
Ash
0.38 g   
34
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
53.00 kcal   
13
Not Available   
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   
Calories in Dried Form
340.00 kcal   
12
300.00 kcal   
17
Calories in Canned Form
61.00 kcal   
18
Not Available   
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
43.00 kcal   
34
50.00 kcal   
30
Calories in Jam
50.00 kcal   
38
Not Available   
Calories in Pie
370.00 kcal   
8
Not Available   
Characteristics
Type
Citrus   
Tree fruit   
Season
Winter   
Autumn, Spring, Summer   
Varieties
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst   
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung   
Seedless Variety
No   
No   
Color
Orange   
Golden yellow, Green   
Inside Color
Orange   
Yellowish Green   
Shape
Round   
Oval and Star(Cross section)   
Texture
Succulent   
Crispy   
Taste
Sweet-Sour   
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet   
Origin
South-Eastern Asia   
Sri Lanka   
Grows on
Not Available   
Not Available   
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Well-drained   
Loam, Well-drained   
Soil pH
6-7.5   
4.5-7   
Climatic Conditions
Sunny   
Moist, Warm to hot climate   
Facts
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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Not Available   
Yes   
Beer
Not Available   
No   
Spirits
Not Available   
No   
Cocktails
Not Available   
Yes   
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China   
Taiwan   
Other Countries
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey   
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America   
Top Importer
China   
Europe   
Top Exporter
Spain   
Malaysia   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus reticulata   
Averrhoa carambola   
Synonym
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis   
Not Available   
Classification
Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   
Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Subclass
Rosidae   
Rosidae   
Order
Sapindales   
Oxalidales   
Family
Rutaceae   
Oxalidaceae   
Genus
Citrus   
Averrhoa   
Species
C. reticulata   
A. carambola   
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.

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