Boysenberry and Carambola
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
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
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
NA
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels
Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
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
12.20 g
39
6.73 g
99+
Fiber
5.30 g
9
2.80 g
22
Sugar
6.90 g
99+
3.98 g
99+
Protein
1.10 g
21
1.04 g
23
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.15
11
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
19
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
25
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.77 mg
14
0.37 mg
39
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.25 mg
21
0.39 mg
8
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
31
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
63.00 mcg
2
12.00 mcg
23
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
3.10 mg
99+
34.40 mg
24
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.87 mg
12
0.15 mg
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
7.80 mcg
10
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
118.00 mcg
12
66.00 mcg
21
Choline
10.20 mg
6
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.26 g
30
0.33 g
25
Minerals
Potassium
139.00 mg
99+
133.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.85 mg
15
0.08 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
27.00 mg
16
3.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
16.00 mg
18
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.22 mg
13
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
12.00 mg
34
Manganese
0.55 mg
7
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.08 mg
29
0.14 mg
13
Selenium
0.20 mcg
15
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
50.00 mg
15
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
98.00 mg
19
157.00 mg
13
Sterol
Water Content
85.90 g
34
91.38 g
7
Ash
0.54 g
22
0.52 g
24
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
50.00 kcal
24
31.00 kcal
37
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
300.00 kcal
17
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal
35
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
Not Available
Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal
18
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Thorn and Thornless
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Magenta
Yellowish Green
Shape
Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Texture
Juicy
Crispy
Taste
NA
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
America
Sri Lanka
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
NA
Loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.8-6.5
4.5-7
Climatic Conditions
NA
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Facts
Facts about
NA
- 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
NA
Taiwan
Other Countries
NA
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
China
Europe
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Malaysia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
Not Available
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
R. ursinus x idaeus
A. carambola
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Boysenberry and Carambola
We might think that Boysenberry and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Boysenberry and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Boysenberry and Carambola is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Boysenberry and Carambola with peel is 50.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Boysenberry and Carambola belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Boysenberry and Carambola is Rosales and Oxalidales respectively. Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
