Black cherry

Carambola

Black cherry and Carambola

Black cherry

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Helps body to rest and sleep, Lower blood pressure, Prevents diabetes, Prevents strokes, Reduces risk of heart disease

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Fights against infections, Fights Tooth Decay, Helps in weight loss, Relieves pain, Treatment of migraine

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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Fairness, Hydrates skin, Prevents skin cancer, Skin repair, Treatment of acne

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Cure for hair loss, Increasing hair volume, Prevents hair loss, Strengthening of hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Hoarseness, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Pollen allergies, Sore eyes, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

High doses of black cherry bark can be poisonous and even fatal.

Nausea, Vomiting

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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

7.50 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

NA2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.40 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

225.60 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

NA0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.10 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

NA0.02 mg

0 0.4

1.2.1 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

NA12.00 mcg

0 81

1.3.1 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

NA34.40 mg

0 228.3

1.5.1 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.15 mg

0 3.81

1.5.2 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA0.00 mcg

0 40.3

1.7.2 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

1.7.4 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA66.00 mcg

0 834

1.7.6 Choline

NA7.60 mg

0 14.2

1.8 Fat

0.20 g0.33 g

0 33.49

1.9 Minerals

1.9.1 Potassium

143.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

1.9.2 Iron

0.20 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

1.9.3 Sodium

6.90 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

1.9.4 Calcium

11.80 mg3.00 mg

1 100

1.9.5 Magnesium

17.60 mg10.00 mg

0 92

1.9.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

1.9.7 Phosphorus

10.80 mg12.00 mg

0 113

1.9.8 Manganese

0.10 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

1.9.9 Copper

0.10 mg0.14 mg

0 2

1.9.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

1.10 Fatty Acids

1.10.1 Omega 3s

26.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

1.10.2 Omega 6s

27.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

1.11 Sterol

1.11.1 Phytosterol

12.00 mgNA

0 87

1.12 Water Content

82.20 g91.38 g

0 95.23

1.13 Ash

0.50 g0.52 g

0 87.1

2 Calories

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 299

2.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

2.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

2.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA300.00 kcal

32 747

2.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

2.7 Calories in Foods

2.7.1 Calories in Juice

NA50.00 kcal

17 461

2.7.2 Calories in Jam

NANA

49 420

2.7.3 Calories in Pie

NANA

80 450

3 Characteristics

3.1 Type

Berry

Tree fruit

3.2 Season

Summer

Autumn, Spring, Summer

3.3 Varieties

alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

3.4 Seedless Variety

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3.5 Color

Black

Golden yellow, Green

3.6 Inside Color

Maroon

Yellowish Green

3.7 Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

3.8 Texture

Fleshy

Crispy

3.9 Taste

Sweet-Sour

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

3.10 Origin

North America

Sri Lanka

3.11 Grows on

Bushes

Not Available

3.12 Cultivation

3.12.1 Soil Type

Not Available

Loam, Well-drained

3.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-84.5-7

3.5 10

3.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold

Moist, Warm to hot climate

4 Facts

4.1 Facts about

Black cherry is deciduous tree that belongs to the family of roses.
Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.
Inner bark of black cherry is used in the manufacture of cough syrup.

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.

4.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

4.2.1 Wine

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4.2.2 Beer

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4.2.3 Spirits

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4.2.4 Cocktails

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4.3 Production

4.3.1 Top Producer

Turkey

Taiwan

4.3.2 Other Countries

Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan

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

4.3.3 Top Importer

France

Europe

4.3.4 Top Exporter

Turkey

Malaysia

5 Scientific Name

5.1 Botanical Name

Prunus Serotina

Averrhoa carambola

5.2 Synonym

wild black cherry, rum cherry and mountain black cherry

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6 Classification

6.1 Domain

Eukarya

6.2 Kingdom

Plantae

6.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

6.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

6.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

6.6 Subclass

Rosidae

6.7 Order

Rosales

Oxalidales

6.8 Family

Rosaceae

Oxalidaceae

6.9 Genus

Prunus

Averrhoa

6.10 Species

P. serotina

A. carambola

6.11 Generic Group

Cherry

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Difference Between Black cherry and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Black cherry and Carambola with peel is 63.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Black cherry 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 Black cherry and Carambola is Rosales and Oxalidales respectively. Black cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Black cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. serotina species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.