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Carambola and Blackcurrant

1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
1.5 Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
96% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
96% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
1.6.2 Lactating Women
78% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
78% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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., Morning time (before lunch)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
Raisin
6.73 g
Rank: 67 (Overall)
15.40 g
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Avocado
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2.2.1 Fiber
Passionfruit
2.80 g
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Blackberry
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2.2.2 Sugar
Date
3.98 g
Rank: 49 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Bilberry
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2.3 Protein
Gojiberry
1.04 g
Rank: 23 (Overall)
1.40 g
Rank: 16 (Overall)
Apple
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2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
Tamarillo
0.15
Rank: 11 (Overall)
0.09
Rank: 16 (Overall)
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2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
Pumpkin
3.00 mcg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
12.00 mcg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
Pomegranate
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2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Tamarind
0.01 mg
Rank: 41 (Overall)
0.05 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Gojiberry
0.02 mg
Rank: 41 (Overall)
0.05 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
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2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Physalis
0.37 mg
Rank: 39 (Overall)
0.30 mg
Rank: 42 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Avocado
0.39 mg
Rank: 8 (Overall)
0.40 mg
Rank: 7 (Overall)
Lychee
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2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Banana
0.02 mg
Rank: 51 (Overall)
0.07 mg
Rank: 26 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Avocado
12.00 mcg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Guava
34.40 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
181.00 mg
Rank: 2 (Overall)
Olive
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2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Olive
0.15 mg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
1.00 mg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Green Kiwi
0.00 mcg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Orange
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2.4.11 Lycopene
Guava
0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Avocado
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2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Japanese Persim..
66.00 mcg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Pineapple
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2.4.13 Choline
Avocado
7.60 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.5 Fat
Coconut
0.33 g
Rank: 25 (Overall)
0.40 g
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Physalis
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2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
Gojiberry
133.00 mg
Rank: 62 (Overall)
322.00 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Olive
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2.6.2 Iron
Gojiberry
0.08 mg
Rank: 53 (Overall)
1.54 mg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
White Grapefruit
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2.6.3 Sodium
Olive
2.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
2.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
Orange
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2.6.4 Calcium
Gojiberry
3.00 mg
Rank: 43 (Overall)
55.00 mg
Rank: 4 (Overall)
Longan
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2.6.5 Magnesium
Tamarind
10.00 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
24.00 mg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.6.6 Zinc
Gojiberry
0.12 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0.27 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.7 Phosphorus
Coconut
12.00 mg
Rank: 34 (Overall)
59.00 mg
Rank: 5 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.6.8 Manganese
Bilberry
0.04 mg
Rank: 51 (Overall)
0.26 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.9 Copper
Gojiberry
0.14 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
0.09 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.10 Selenium
Gojiberry
0.60 mcg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Apple
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2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
Cherimoya
27.00 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
72.00 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall)
Watermelon
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2.7.2 Omega 6s
Avocado
157.00 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
107.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
Jambul
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2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
Avocado
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Jambul
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2.9 Water Content
Cucumber
91.38 g
Rank: 7 (Overall)
81.96 g
Rank: 51 (Overall)
Gojiberry
2.10 Ash
Bilberry
0.52 g
Rank: 24 (Overall)
0.86 g
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Raisin
31.00 kcal
Rank: 37 (Overall)
63.00 kcal
Rank: 16 (Overall)
Cucumber
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3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Coconut
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Cucumber
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3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
Tamarind
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Rambutan
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3.5 Calories in Dried Form
Feijoa
300.00 kcal
Rank: 17 (Overall)
283.00 kcal
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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3.6 Calories in Canned Form
Coconut
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Tomato
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3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
Date
50.00 kcal
Rank: 30 (Overall)
108.00 kcal
Rank: 8 (Overall)
Tomato
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3.7.2 Calories in Jam
Huckleberry
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
183.00 kcal
Rank: 28 (Overall)
Clementine
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3.7.3 Calories in Pie
Fig
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
270.00 kcal
Rank: 29 (Overall)
Breadfruit
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4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Tree fruit
Berry
4.2 Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer
4.3 Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder
4.4 Seedless Variety
26% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
26% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
4.5 Color
Golden yellow, Green
Black
4.6 Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Grey
4.7 Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Round
4.8 Texture
Crispy
Juicy
4.9 Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Tart
4.10 Origin
Sri Lanka
Asia, Europe
4.11 Grows on
Not Available
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.5-7
6-6.5
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Cold, Moist
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
  • 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.
  • The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
  • Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
  • Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
92% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
92% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.2 Beer
89% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
89% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.3 Spirits
83% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
83% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.2.4 Cocktails
97% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
Taiwan
Russia
5.3.2 Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
Europe
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5.3.4 Top Exporter
Malaysia
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6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Ribes nigrum
6.2 Synonym
Not Available
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
7.7 Order
Oxalidales
Saxifragales
7.8 Family
Oxalidaceae
Grossulariaceae
7.9 Genus
Averrhoa
Ribes
7.10 Species
A. carambola
R. nigrum
7.11 Generic Group
Not Available
Saxifrage

Difference Between Carambola and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Blackcurrant with peel is 31.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Blackcurrant 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 Carambola and Blackcurrant is Oxalidales and Saxifragales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.