Bilberry and Carambola

Bilberry

Carambola

Benefits

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

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

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Not Available

Side Effects

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

Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

11.50 g

99+

6.73 g

99+

Fiber

2.80 g

Sugar

0.00 g

99+

3.98 g

99+

Protein

0.70 g

99+

1.04 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.06

0.15

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.08 mcg

3.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg

0.01 mg

99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg

0.37 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg

0.39 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg

12.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg

34.40 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg

99+

0.15 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg

66.00 mcg

Choline

0.00 mg

7.60 mg

Fat

0.50 g

0.33 g

Minerals

Potassium

103.00 mg

99+

133.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.80 mg

0.08 mg

99+

Sodium

3.00 mg

2.00 mg

Calcium

15.00 mg

3.00 mg

99+

Magnesium

7.00 mg

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.10 mg

0.12 mg

Phosphorus

9.00 mg

12.00 mg

Manganese

3.30 mg

0.04 mg

99+

Copper

0.11 mg

0.14 mg

Selenium

0.00 mcg

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

Not Available

27.00 mg

Omega 6s

Not Available

157.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

0.20 g

99+

91.38 g

Ash

87.10 g

0.52 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal

31.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

Not Available

300.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal

50.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal

Not Available

Characteristics

Type

Berry

Tree fruit

Season

Summer

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Varieties

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

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark purple

Golden yellow, Green

Inside Color

Light Green

Yellowish Green

Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Texture

Juicy

Crispy

Taste

Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Unknown

Sri Lanka

Grows on

Trees

Not Available

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated

Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-5.5

4.5-7

Climatic Conditions

Cold

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Facts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Japan

Taiwan

Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

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

Top Importer

United States of America

Europe

Top Exporter

Chile

Malaysia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus

Averrhoa carambola

Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

Order

Ericales

Oxalidales

Family

Ericaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Vaccinium

Averrhoa

Species

Vaccinium myrtillus

A. carambola

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.