Bilberry

Carambola

Bilberry and Carambola

Bilberry

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Not Available

1.5 Side Effects

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain

Nausea, Vomiting

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

✔ ✘

1.7 Best Time to Eat

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)

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

11.50 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

0.00 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.70 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.08 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

0.00 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.50 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

103.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.80 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

15.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

7.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

9.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

3.30 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.11 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.00 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

NA27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

NA157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

0.20 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

87.10 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

164.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

293.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Summer

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark purple

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Light Green

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Unknown

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-5.54.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Bilberries are used in manufacturing of alcoholic drinks.
They are used to improve aromas of sorbets.
The green extract of it's leaves is used in textile industry as natural dye.

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

Japan

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Chile

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

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

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Ericales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Ericaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Vaccinium

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

Vaccinium myrtillus

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Heath

Not Available

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Difference Between Bilberry and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry 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, Bilberry 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 Bilberry and Carambola is Ericales and Oxalidales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.