Watermelon and Carambola
Benefits
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
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
7.55 g
99+
6.73 g
99+
Fiber
0.40 g
99+
2.80 g
22
Sugar
6.20 g
99+
3.98 g
99+
Protein
0.61 g
99+
1.04 g
23
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
18
0.15
11
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
28.00 mcg
18
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
29
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
37
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.18 mg
99+
0.37 mg
39
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg
26
0.39 mg
8
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
40
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg
32
12.00 mcg
23
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.10 mg
99+
34.40 mg
24
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.10 mcg
35
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
4,532.00 mcg
2
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
8.00 mcg
33
66.00 mcg
21
Choline
4.10 mg
27
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.15 g
38
0.33 g
25
Minerals
Potassium
112.00 mg
99+
133.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.24 mg
99+
0.08 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
7.00 mg
38
3.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
11.00 mg
35
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.04 mg
99+
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.14 mg
13
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
50.00 mg
32
157.00 mg
13
Sterol
Phytosterol
2.00 mg
15
Not Available
Water Content
91.45 g
6
91.38 g
7
Ash
0.25 g
39
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
30.00 kcal
23
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
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal
38
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
252.00 kcal
18
Not Available
Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal
99+
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Melon
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
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
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Red
Yellowish Green
Shape
Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Texture
Crispy
Crispy
Taste
Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Southern Africa
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Vines
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.8
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Facts
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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
No
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Taiwan
Other Countries
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
Europe
Top Exporter
China
Malaysia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrullus Lanatus
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
Citrullus vulgaris
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Oxalidales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Averrhoa
Species
C. lanatus
A. carambola
Generic Group
Gourd
Not Available
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 Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits 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.
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