White Grapefruit

Carambola

White Grapefruit and Carambola

White Grapefruit

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 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

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction

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, 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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

8.41 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.10 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

7.31 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.69 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)

2.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 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)

0.27 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.28 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

10.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

33.30 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.13 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

10.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.70 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.10 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

148.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.06 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

0.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

12.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

9.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.07 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

8.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.01 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.05 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

1.40 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

5.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

19.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

90.48 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.33 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

33.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

117.93 kcal300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

37.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

39.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

256.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

376.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Citrus, Tree fruit

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

All seasons

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Duncan, Marsh and Oro Blanco

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

White

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Creamy Yellow

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Succulent

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Tart

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Barbados

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-84.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Humid, Warm

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 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.

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

Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

United States of America

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Citrus paradisi

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

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

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Sapindales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Rutaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Citrus

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

C. × paradisi

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Citrus fruit

Not Available

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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 Not Available and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 33.00 kcal and Not Available 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.