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Watermelon and Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, 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, Hydrates skin

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting

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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., 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

7.55 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.40 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

6.20 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.61 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

28.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.18 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)

0.05 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.10 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

4,532.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

8.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

4.10 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.15 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

112.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.24 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

7.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

11.00 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

0.40 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

50.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

2.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.45 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.25 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

30.00 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

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

252.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

150.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry, Melon

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Summer

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Red

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Southern Africa

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.84.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Watermelon contain 91% of water.
In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.

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

Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

Germany

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

China

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Citrullus Lanatus

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

Citrullus vulgaris

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

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Citrullus

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

C. lanatus

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Gourd

Not Available

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Difference Between Watermelon and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Carambola with peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Watermelon and Carambola belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Watermelon and Carambola is Cucurbitales and Oxalidales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.