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White Grapefruit and Carambola

Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
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Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), 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

8.41 g6.73 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.10 g2.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.31 g3.98 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.69 g1.04 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.15
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.01 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.27 mg0.37 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.28 mg0.39 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

10.00 mcg12.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

33.30 mg34.40 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.13 mg0.15 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

10.00 mcg66.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.70 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.10 g0.33 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

148.00 mg133.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.06 mg0.08 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

0.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

12.00 mg3.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

9.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.12 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

8.00 mg12.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.01 mg0.04 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.05 mg0.14 mg
0 2
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Selenium

1.40 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

5.00 mg27.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

19.00 mg157.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

90.48 g91.38 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.33 g0.52 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

42.00 kcal31.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

33.00 kcal28.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

33.00 kcal31.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

117.93 kcal300.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

37.00 kcal31.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

39.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

256.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

376.00 kcal230.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Citrus, Tree fruit
Tree fruit

Season

All seasons
Autumn, Spring, Summer

Varieties

Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Seedless Variety

Color

White
Golden yellow, Green

Inside Color

Creamy Yellow
Yellowish Green

Shape

Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)

Texture

Succulent
Crispy

Taste

Tart
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Barbados
Sri Lanka

Grows on

Trees
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Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-84.5-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Humid, Warm
Moist, Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

  • February is known as National Grapefruit Month.
  • It is called as state fruit of texas.
  • No mechanical devices are used while picking grapefruits, they are always handpicked.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Taiwan

Other Countries

Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America

Top Importer

Europe
Europe

Top Exporter

United States of America
Malaysia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus paradisi
Averrhoa carambola

Synonym

Citrus Paradisi
Averrhoa carambola

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Sapindales
Oxalidales

Family

Rutaceae
Oxalidaceae

Genus

Citrus
Averrhoa

Species

C. × paradisi
A. carambola

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
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Difference Between White Grapefruit and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh White Grapefruit and Carambola with peel is 42.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 33.00 kcal and 28.00 kcal respectively. Thus, White Grapefruit 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 White Grapefruit and Carambola is Sapindales and Oxalidales respectively. White Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. White Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.