Carambola

Bilberry

Carambola and Bilberry

Carambola

Bilberry

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Benefits

Health Benefits

General Benefits

Skin Benefits

Hair Benefits

Allergy Symptoms

Side Effects

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Nutrition

Serving Size

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Protein to Carb Ratio

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

Lycopene

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

Choline

Fat

Potassium

Iron

Sodium

Calcium

Magnesium

Zinc

Phosphorus

Manganese

Copper

Selenium

Omega 3s

Omega 6s

Phytosterol

Water Content

Ash

Calories

Serving Size

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Calories in Frozen Form

Calories in Dried Form

Calories in Canned Form

Calories in Juice

Calories in Jam

Calories in Pie

Characteristics

Type

Season

Varieties

Seedless Variety

Color

Inside Color

Shape

Texture

Taste

Origin

Grows on

Soil Type

Soil pH

Climatic Conditions

Facts

Facts about

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Top Producer

Other Countries

Top Importer

Top Exporter

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Synonym

Classification

Domain

Kingdom

Subkingdom

Division

Class

Subclass

Order

Family

Genus

Species

Generic Group

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

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

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Nausea, Vomiting

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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

100 g

6.73 g

2.80 g

3.98 g

1.04 g

0.15

3.00 mcg

0.01 mg

0.02 mg

0.37 mg

0.39 mg

0.02 mg

12.00 mcg

34.40 mg

0.15 mg

0.00 mcg

66.00 mcg

7.60 mg

0.33 g

133.00 mg

0.08 mg

2.00 mg

3.00 mg

10.00 mg

0.12 mg

12.00 mg

0.04 mg

0.14 mg

0.60 mcg

27.00 mg

157.00 mg

10.00 mg

91.38 g

0.52 g

100 g

31.00 kcal

28.00 kcal

31.00 kcal

300.00 kcal

31.00 kcal

50.00 kcal

200.00 kcal

230.00 kcal

Tree fruit

Autumn, Spring, Summer

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

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Golden yellow, Green

Yellowish Green

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Crispy

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sri Lanka

Loam, Well-drained

4.5-7

Moist, Warm to hot climate

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.

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Taiwan

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

Europe

Malaysia

Averrhoa carambola

Eukarya

Plantae

Tracheobionta

Magnoliophyta

Magnoliopsida

Rosidae

Oxalidales

Oxalidaceae

Averrhoa

A. carambola

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems

Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections

Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage

Prevents hair loss

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain

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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)

100 g

11.50 g

2.80 g

0.00 g

0.70 g

0.06

1.08 mcg

0.03 mg

0.58 mg

0.16 mg

0.06 mg

6.00 mcg

44.00 mg

0.00 mg

4.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

0.00 mg

0.50 g

103.00 mg

0.80 mg

3.00 mg

15.00 mg

7.00 mg

0.10 mg

9.00 mg

3.30 mg

0.11 mg

0.00 mcg

48.00 mg

60.00 mg

20.00 mg

0.20 g

87.10 g

100 g

44.00 kcal

43.00 kcal

32.00 kcal

275.00 kcal

43.00 kcal

75.00 kcal

164.00 kcal

293.00 kcal

Berry

Summer

Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry

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Dark purple

Light Green

Round

Juicy

Sweet

Trees

Moist, Well-aerated

4.5-5.5

Cold

Bilberries are used in manufacturing of alcoholic drinks.
They are used to improve aromas of sorbets.
The green extract of it's leaves is used in textile industry as natural dye.

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Japan

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

United States of America

Chile

Vaccinium myrtillus

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Eukarya

Plantae

Tracheobionta

Magnoliophyta

Magnoliopsida

Dillenhidae

Ericales

Ericaceae

Vaccinium

Vaccinium myrtillus

Heath

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Difference Between Carambola and Bilberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Bilberry with peel is and and the amount of calories without peel is and respectively. Thus, Carambola and Bilberry 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 Carambola and Bilberry is and respectively. Carambola belongs to family and Bilberry belongs to family. Carambola belongs to genus of species and Bilberry belongs to genus of species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.