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Tomato and Carambola

Tomato
Carambola
Carambola and Tomato


Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties   
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment   
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones   
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes   
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases   
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation   
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask   
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair   
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing   
NA   
Side Effects
Heart burn   
Nausea, Vomiting   
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   
Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)   
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
3.90 g   
99+
6.73 g   
99+
Fiber
1.20 g   
34
2.80 g   
22
Sugar
2.60 g   
99+
3.98 g   
99+
Protein
0.90 g   
30
1.04 g   
23
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.23   
5
0.15   
11
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
42.00 mcg   
14
3.00 mcg   
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
27
0.01 mg   
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg   
39
0.02 mg   
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.59 mg   
27
0.37 mg   
39
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.09 mg   
99+
0.39 mg   
8
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg   
20
0.02 mg   
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
15.00 mcg   
20
12.00 mcg   
23
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
14.00 mg   
99+
34.40 mg   
24
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.54 mg   
18
0.15 mg   
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
7.90 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
36
Lycopene
2,573.00 mcg   
3
0.00 mcg   
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
123.00 mcg   
10
66.00 mcg   
21
Choline
6.70 mg   
16
7.60 mg   
13
Fat
0.20 g   
33
0.33 g   
25
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
237.00 mg   
28
133.00 mg   
99+
Iron
0.27 mg   
38
0.08 mg   
99+
Sodium
5.00 mg   
15
2.00 mg   
18
Calcium
10.00 mg   
34
3.00 mg   
99+
Magnesium
11.00 mg   
24
10.00 mg   
25
Zinc
0.17 mg   
16
0.12 mg   
21
Phosphorus
24.00 mg   
21
12.00 mg   
34
Manganese
0.11 mg   
29
0.04 mg   
99+
Copper
0.06 mg   
38
0.14 mg   
13
Selenium
0.00 mcg   
17
0.60 mcg   
10
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
3.00 mg   
35
27.00 mg   
22
Omega 6s
80.00 mg   
24
157.00 mg   
13
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
7.00 mg   
12
Not Available   
Water Content
94.52 g   
2
91.38 g   
7
Ash
0.50 g   
26
0.52 g   
24
Calories
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
18.00 kcal   
99+
31.00 kcal   
37
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   
Calories in Frozen Form
16.00 kcal   
29
Not Available   
Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcal   
28
300.00 kcal   
17
Calories in Canned Form
17.00 kcal   
27
Not Available   
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
17.00 kcal   
99+
50.00 kcal   
30
Calories in Jam
110.00 kcal   
37
Not Available   
Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal   
99+
Not Available   
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Fruit vegetable   
Tree fruit   
Season
All seasons   
Autumn, Spring, Summer   
Varieties
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson   
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung   
Seedless Variety
Yes   
No   
Color
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow   
Golden yellow, Green   
Inside Color
Red   
Yellowish Green   
Shape
Round   
Oval and Star(Cross section)   
Texture
Juicy   
Crispy   
Taste
Sour, Sweet   
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet   
Origin
Central America, South America   
Sri Lanka   
Grows on
Bushes   
Not Available   
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam   
Loam, Well-drained   
Soil pH
6-6.8   
4.5-7   
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm   
Moist, Warm to hot climate   
Facts
Facts about
  • Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
  • In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
  • As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
  
  • 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
China   
Taiwan   
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America   
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America   
Top Importer
Nigeria   
Europe   
Top Exporter
Netherlands   
Malaysia   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum   
Averrhoa carambola   
Synonym
Lycopersicon esculentum   
Not Available   
Classification
Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   
Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Subclass
Asteridae   
Rosidae   
Order
Solanales   
Oxalidales   
Family
Solanaceae   
Oxalidaceae   
Genus
Solanum   
Averrhoa   
Species
S. lycopersicum   
A. carambola   
Generic Group
Nightshade   
Not Available   
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Difference Between Tomato and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tomato and Carambola with peel is 18.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tomato 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 Tomato and Carambola is Solanales and Oxalidales respectively. Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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