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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  
-  
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  
36
2.80 g  
23
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  
16
3.00 mcg  
34
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  
10
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  
21
0.15 mg  
38
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
7.90 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
99+
Lycopene
2,573.00 mcg  
3
0.00 mcg  
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
123.00 mcg  
12
66.00 mcg  
24
Choline
6.70 mg  
20
7.60 mg  
16
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  
35
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  
33
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  
39
27.00 mg  
24
Omega 6s
80.00 mg  
24
157.00 mg  
13
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
7.00 mg  
22
10.00 mg  
18
Water Content
94.52 g  
2
91.38 g  
8
Ash
0.50 g  
27
0.52 g  
25
Calories
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
18.00 kcal  
99+
31.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
18.00 kcal  
99+
28.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Frozen Form
16.00 kcal  
99+
31.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcal  
40
300.00 kcal  
23
Calories in Canned Form
17.00 kcal  
99+
31.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
17.00 kcal  
99+
50.00 kcal  
31
Calories in Jam
110.00 kcal  
37
200.00 kcal  
26
Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal  
99+
230.00 kcal  
99+
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  
-  
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  
Averrhoa carambola  
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  
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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 18.00 kcal and 28.00 kcal 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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