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Gooseberry and Carambola

1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
1.1.1 General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, 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 acne
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
1.3 Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
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1.5 Side Effects
Gastric irritation
Nausea, Vomiting
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
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
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
100 g
2.2 Carbs
Raisin
10.18 g
Rank: 52 (Overall)
6.73 g
Rank: 67 (Overall)
Avocado
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2.2.1 Fiber
Passionfruit
4.30 g
Rank: 13 (Overall)
2.80 g
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Blackberry
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2.2.2 Sugar
Date
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
3.98 g
Rank: 49 (Overall)
Bilberry
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2.3 Protein
Gojiberry
0.88 g
Rank: 31 (Overall)
1.04 g
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Apple
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2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
Tamarillo
0.09
Rank: 16 (Overall)
0.15
Rank: 11 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
Pumpkin
15.00 mcg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
3.00 mcg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
Pomegranate
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2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Tamarind
0.04 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
0.01 mg
Rank: 41 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Gojiberry
0.03 mg
Rank: 30 (Overall)
0.02 mg
Rank: 41 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Physalis
0.30 mg
Rank: 42 (Overall)
0.37 mg
Rank: 39 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Avocado
0.29 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
0.39 mg
Rank: 8 (Overall)
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2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Banana
0.08 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
0.02 mg
Rank: 51 (Overall)
Apple
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2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Avocado
6.00 mcg
Rank: 29 (Overall)
12.00 mcg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Guava
27.70 mg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
34.40 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Olive
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2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Olive
0.37 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0.15 mg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Green Kiwi
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.00 mcg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
Orange
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2.4.11 Lycopene
Guava
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
Avocado
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2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Japanese Persim..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
66.00 mcg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Pineapple
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2.4.13 Choline
Avocado
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
7.60 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.5 Fat
Coconut
0.58 g
Rank: 15 (Overall)
0.33 g
Rank: 25 (Overall)
Physalis
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2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
Gojiberry
198.00 mg
Rank: 36 (Overall)
133.00 mg
Rank: 62 (Overall)
Olive
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2.6.2 Iron
Gojiberry
0.31 mg
Rank: 34 (Overall)
0.08 mg
Rank: 53 (Overall)
White Grapefruit
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2.6.3 Sodium
Olive
1.00 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
2.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
Orange
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2.6.4 Calcium
Gojiberry
25.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
3.00 mg
Rank: 43 (Overall)
Longan
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2.6.5 Magnesium
Tamarind
10.00 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
10.00 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.6.6 Zinc
Gojiberry
0.12 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0.12 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.7 Phosphorus
Coconut
27.00 mg
Rank: 19 (Overall)
12.00 mg
Rank: 34 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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2.6.8 Manganese
Bilberry
0.14 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
0.04 mg
Rank: 51 (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.9 Copper
Gojiberry
0.07 mg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
0.14 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Apple
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2.6.10 Selenium
Gojiberry
0.60 mcg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
0.60 mcg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
Apple
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2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
Cherimoya
46.00 mg
Rank: 17 (Overall)
27.00 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Watermelon
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2.7.2 Omega 6s
Avocado
271.00 mg
Rank: 6 (Overall)
157.00 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Jambul
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2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
Avocado
0.00 mg
Rank: 16 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Jambul
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2.9 Water Content
Cucumber
87.87 g
Rank: 22 (Overall)
91.38 g
Rank: 7 (Overall)
Gojiberry
2.10 Ash
Bilberry
0.49 g
Rank: 27 (Overall)
0.52 g
Rank: 24 (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
44.00 kcal
Rank: 29 (Overall)
31.00 kcal
Rank: 37 (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
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
300.00 kcal
Rank: 17 (Overall)
Gojiberry
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3.6 Calories in Canned Form
Coconut
73.00 kcal
Rank: 14 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Tomato
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3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
Date
40.00 kcal
Rank: 35 (Overall)
50.00 kcal
Rank: 30 (Overall)
Tomato
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3.7.2 Calories in Jam
Huckleberry
150.00 kcal
Rank: 33 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Clementine
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3.7.3 Calories in Pie
Fig
240.00 kcal
Rank: 38 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Breadfruit
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4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Tree fruit
4.2 Season
Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
4.3 Varieties
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
4.4 Seedless Variety
26% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
26% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
4.5 Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Golden yellow, Green
4.6 Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Yellowish Green
4.7 Shape
Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)
4.8 Texture
Crispy
Crispy
4.9 Taste
Astringent
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
4.10 Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Sri Lanka
4.11 Grows on
Trees
Not Available
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
6-6.8
4.5-7
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm
Moist, Warm to hot climate
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
  • Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
  • They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
  • 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
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 !
97% Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
Germany
Taiwan
5.3.2 Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
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Europe
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Not Available
Malaysia
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa
Averrhoa carambola
6.2 Synonym
Ribes grossularia
Not Available
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
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
7.7 Order
Saxifragales
Oxalidales
7.8 Family
Grossulariaceae
Oxalidaceae
7.9 Genus
Ribes
Averrhoa
7.10 Species
R. uva-crispa
A. carambola
7.11 Generic Group
Saxifrage
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Difference Between Gooseberry and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Carambola with peel is 44.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry and Carambola is Saxifragales and Oxalidales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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