Blackberry and Carambola
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress, Treatment of dysentary, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Facial muscle tension, Pressure in sinus, Respiratory congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Tingling sensation in wrist and face
NA
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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, 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
100 g
Carbs
9.60 g
99+
6.73 g
99+
Fiber
0.00 g
99+
2.80 g
22
Sugar
4.90 g
99+
3.98 g
99+
Protein
1.40 g
16
1.04 g
23
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15
11
0.15
11
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
11.00 mcg
26
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
38
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
33
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.65 mg
20
0.37 mg
39
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.28 mg
18
0.39 mg
8
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
25.00 mcg
9
12.00 mcg
23
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
21.00 mg
36
34.40 mg
24
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.17 mg
8
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
19.80 mcg
3
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
118.00 mcg
12
66.00 mcg
21
Choline
8.52 mg
9
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.50 g
18
0.33 g
25
Minerals
Potassium
162.00 mg
99+
133.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.62 mg
20
0.08 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
29.00 mg
15
3.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
20.00 mg
14
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.53 mg
5
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
22.00 mg
23
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.65 mg
6
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.17 mg
9
0.14 mg
13
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
94.00 mg
7
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
186.00 mg
11
157.00 mg
13
Sterol
Water Content
88.20 g
19
91.38 g
7
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.52 g
24
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
43.00 kcal
30
31.00 kcal
37
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
64.00 kcal
11
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal
13
300.00 kcal
17
Calories in Canned Form
92.00 kcal
7
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
38.00 kcal
37
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Prime Ark, Prime Jim, Illini Hardy, Kiowa, Shawnee, Apache, Arapaho, Chester, Hull, Natchez, Navaho and Triple Crown and Von
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Purplish black
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Magenta
Yellowish Green
Shape
Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Texture
Juicy
Crispy
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, South America
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-7
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm to hot climate
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Facts
Facts about
- There are around 2000 varieties of blackberries throughout the world.
- 80-85 degrees is the ideal temperature for its production.
- Leaves of blackberry tree are used to treat sore throats and mild inflammation of the gums.
- 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
Yes
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
United States of America
Taiwan
Other Countries
China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Mexico
Malaysia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Rubus Fruticosus
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Oxalidales
Family
Rosaceae
Oxalidaceae
Genus
Rubus
Averrhoa
Species
Rubus fruticosus
A. carambola
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Blackberry and Carambola
We might think that Blackberry and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackberry and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackberry and Carambola is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackberry and Carambola with peel is 43.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackberry and Carambola belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Blackberry and Carambola is Rosales and Oxalidales respectively. Blackberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Blackberry belongs to Rubus genus of Rubus fruticosus species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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