Blackcurrant

Carambola

Blackcurrant and Carambola

Blackcurrant

Carambola

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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

Carbs

15.40 g6.73 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

3.40 g2.80 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

7.40 g3.98 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.40 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.15

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

12.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.40 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

9.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

181.00 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.00 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

14.60 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

15.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg7.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.33 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

322.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.54 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

55.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

24.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.27 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

59.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.26 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.09 mg0.14 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

72.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

107.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

81.96 g91.38 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.86 g0.52 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

63.00 kcal28.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

63.00 kcal31.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal300.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

108.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

183.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal230.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Tree fruit

Season

Summer

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Varieties

Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Seedless Variety

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Color

Black

Golden yellow, Green

Inside Color

Grey

Yellowish Green

Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Texture

Juicy

Crispy

Taste

Tart

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Asia, Europe

Sri Lanka

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.54.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Moist

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.

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

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Russia

Taiwan

Other Countries

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

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

Top Importer

Europe

Top Exporter

Malaysia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes nigrum

Averrhoa carambola

Synonym

R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

Averrhoa carambola

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Saxifragales

Oxalidales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Ribes

Averrhoa

Species

R. nigrum

A. carambola

Generic Group

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Blackcurrant and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Carambola with peel is 63.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 63.00 kcal and 28.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant 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 Blackcurrant and Carambola is Saxifragales and Oxalidales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.