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Blueberry and Carambola

Blueberry
Carambola
Carambola and Blueberry


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
Yes  
Yes  
Lactating Women
Yes  
Yes  
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 g  
29
6.73 g  
99+
Fiber
2.40 g  
25
2.80 g  
23
Sugar
9.96 g  
28
3.98 g  
99+
Protein
0.74 g  
39
1.04 g  
23
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05  
22
0.15  
11
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg  
34
3.00 mcg  
34
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg  
27
0.01 mg  
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg  
22
0.02 mg  
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg  
34
0.37 mg  
39
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.12 mg  
99+
0.39 mg  
10
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg  
35
0.02 mg  
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg  
29
12.00 mcg  
23
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.70 mg  
99+
34.40 mg  
24
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.57 mg  
20
0.15 mg  
38
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
19.30 mcg  
4
0.00 mcg  
99+
Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
80.00 mcg  
19
66.00 mcg  
24
Choline
6.00 mg  
24
7.60 mg  
16
Fat
0.33 g  
25
0.33 g  
25
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
77.00 mg  
99+
133.00 mg  
99+
Iron
0.28 mg  
37
0.08 mg  
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg  
20
2.00 mg  
18
Calcium
6.00 mg  
40
3.00 mg  
99+
Magnesium
6.00 mg  
29
10.00 mg  
25
Zinc
0.16 mg  
17
0.12 mg  
21
Phosphorus
12.00 mg  
34
12.00 mg  
34
Manganese
0.34 mg  
16
0.04 mg  
99+
Copper
0.06 mg  
39
0.14 mg  
13
Selenium
0.10 mcg  
16
0.60 mcg  
10
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
58.00 mg  
14
27.00 mg  
24
Omega 6s
88.00 mg  
22
157.00 mg  
13
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
26.40 mg  
5
10.00 mg  
18
Water Content
84.21 g  
99+
91.38 g  
8
Ash
0.24 g  
99+
0.52 g  
25
Calories
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal  
27
31.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
57.00 kcal  
26
28.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Frozen Form
51.00 kcal  
29
31.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal  
18
300.00 kcal  
23
Calories in Canned Form
88.00 kcal  
14
31.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal  
31
50.00 kcal  
31
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal  
19
200.00 kcal  
26
Calories in Pie
245.00 kcal  
39
230.00 kcal  
99+
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
No  
No  
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  
-  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Porous, Well-drained  
Loam, Well-drained  
Soil pH
4.5-5.5  
4.5-7  
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
Yes  
Yes  
Beer
Yes  
No  
Spirits
Yes  
No  
Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  
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.

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