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White Grapefruit and Carambola

White Grapefruit
Carambola
Carambola and White Grapefruit


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
Yes  
Yes  
Lactating Women
No  
Yes  
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 g  
99+
6.73 g  
99+
Fiber
1.10 g  
37
2.80 g  
23
Sugar
7.31 g  
99+
3.98 g  
99+
Protein
0.69 g  
99+
1.04 g  
23
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08  
18
0.15  
11
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg  
35
3.00 mcg  
34
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg  
27
0.01 mg  
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg  
38
0.02 mg  
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.27 mg  
99+
0.37 mg  
39
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.28 mg  
18
0.39 mg  
10
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg  
99+
0.02 mg  
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
10.00 mcg  
25
12.00 mcg  
23
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
33.30 mg  
25
34.40 mg  
24
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.13 mg  
39
0.15 mg  
38
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg  
99+
0.00 mcg  
99+
Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
10.00 mcg  
35
66.00 mcg  
24
Choline
7.70 mg  
15
7.60 mg  
16
Fat
0.10 g  
99+
0.33 g  
25
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
148.00 mg  
99+
133.00 mg  
99+
Iron
0.06 mg  
99+
0.08 mg  
99+
Sodium
0.00 mg  
21
2.00 mg  
18
Calcium
12.00 mg  
30
3.00 mg  
99+
Magnesium
9.00 mg  
26
10.00 mg  
25
Zinc
0.07 mg  
26
0.12 mg  
21
Phosphorus
8.00 mg  
40
12.00 mg  
34
Manganese
0.01 mg  
99+
0.04 mg  
99+
Copper
0.05 mg  
99+
0.14 mg  
13
Selenium
1.40 mcg  
5
0.60 mcg  
10
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
5.00 mg  
37
27.00 mg  
24
Omega 6s
19.00 mg  
99+
157.00 mg  
13
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
24.00 mg  
6
10.00 mg  
18
Water Content
90.48 g  
12
91.38 g  
8
Ash
0.33 g  
37
0.52 g  
25
Calories
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
42.00 kcal  
39
31.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
33.00 kcal  
99+
28.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Frozen Form
33.00 kcal  
99+
31.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Dried Form
117.93 kcal  
99+
300.00 kcal  
23
Calories in Canned Form
37.00 kcal  
99+
31.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
39.00 kcal  
38
50.00 kcal  
31
Calories in Jam
256.00 kcal  
15
200.00 kcal  
26
Calories in Pie
376.00 kcal  
7
230.00 kcal  
99+
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
No  
No  
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  
-  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained  
Loam, Well-drained  
Soil pH
6-8  
4.5-7  
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
Yes  
Yes  
Beer
Yes  
No  
Spirits
Yes  
No  
Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  
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.

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