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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Lycopene
4,532.00 mcg
  
2
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
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 Jam
252.00 kcal
  
18
Not Available
  
Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal
  
99+
Not Available
  
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 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
  
Botanical Name
Citrullus Lanatus
  
Averrhoa carambola
  
Synonym
Citrullus vulgaris
  
Not Available
  
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 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.