Blueberry

Carambola

Blueberry and Carambola

Blueberry

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 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

1.2 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

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 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

1.5 Side Effects

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

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

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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

14.49 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.40 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

9.96 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.74 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)

3.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.12 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.70 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.57 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

19.30 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

80.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

6.00 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

77.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.28 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

6.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

6.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.16 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.34 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.06 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.10 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

58.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

88.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

26.40 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

84.21 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.24 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

51.00 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

88.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

250.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

245.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Summer

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Blue, Indigo

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Greyish-white

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

North America

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Porous, Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-5.54.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

United States of America

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Chile

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Ericales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Ericaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Vaccinium

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

V. myrtillus

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Heath

Not Available

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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 Not Available and Not Available 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.