Carambola

Bilberry

Carambola and Bilberry

Carambola

Bilberry

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

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

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

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

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Prevents hair loss

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Not Available

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

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

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., Strictly avoid empty stomach

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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g11.50 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g0.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g0.70 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.06

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg1.08 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.58 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.16 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.06 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg44.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.00 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg4.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg0.00 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.50 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg103.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.80 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg15.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg7.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg9.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg3.30 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.11 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mgNA

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mgNA

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g0.20 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g87.10 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal44.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcalNA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal75.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA164.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA293.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Summer

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Dark purple

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Light Green

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Moist, Well-aerated

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-74.5-5.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Cold

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

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.

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.

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

Taiwan

Japan

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

Chile

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Vaccinium myrtillus

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

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

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Oxalidales

Ericales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Ericaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Vaccinium

7.10 Species

A. carambola

Vaccinium myrtillus

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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 Facts 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 31.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available 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 Oxalidales and Ericales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.