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Blueberry and Carambola

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
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Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon, 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

14.49 g6.73 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.40 g2.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.96 g3.98 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.74 g1.04 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.15
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.01 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg0.37 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.12 mg0.39 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.02 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg12.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.70 mg34.40 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.57 mg0.15 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

19.30 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

80.00 mcg66.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

6.00 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.33 g0.33 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

77.00 mg133.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg0.08 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

6.00 mg3.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

6.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.16 mg0.12 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

12.00 mg12.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.34 mg0.04 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg0.14 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

58.00 mg27.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

88.00 mg157.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

26.40 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

84.21 g91.38 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.24 g0.52 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal31.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

57.00 kcal28.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

51.00 kcal31.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal300.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

88.00 kcal31.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

245.00 kcal230.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Tree fruit

Season

Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer

Varieties

Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Seedless Variety

Color

Blue, Indigo
Golden yellow, Green

Inside Color

Greyish-white
Yellowish Green

Shape

Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)

Texture

Juicy
Crispy

Taste

Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

North America
Sri Lanka

Grows on

Trees
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Cultivation

Soil Type

Porous, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-5.54.5-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Moist, Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

  • National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
  • They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

United States of America
Taiwan

Other Countries

Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
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

Vaccinium corymbosum
Averrhoa carambola

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Ericales
Oxalidales

Family

Ericaceae
Oxalidaceae

Genus

Vaccinium
Averrhoa

Species

V. myrtillus
A. carambola

Generic Group

Heath
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Difference Between Blueberry and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Carambola with peel is 57.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 28.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blueberry 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 Blueberry and Carambola is Ericales and Oxalidales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.