Carambola and Bilberry

Carambola

Bilberry

Benefits

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

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

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

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Not Available

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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., 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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

6.73 g

99+

11.50 g

99+

Fiber

2.80 g

Sugar

3.98 g

99+

0.00 g

99+

Protein

1.04 g

0.70 g

99+

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.15

0.06

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg

1.08 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg

99+

0.03 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg

99+

0.03 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg

0.58 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg

0.16 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg

99+

0.06 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg

6.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg

44.00 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg

4.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Choline

7.60 mg

0.00 mg

Fat

0.33 g

0.50 g

Minerals

Potassium

133.00 mg

99+

103.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.08 mg

99+

0.80 mg

Sodium

2.00 mg

3.00 mg

Calcium

3.00 mg

99+

15.00 mg

Magnesium

10.00 mg

7.00 mg

Zinc

0.12 mg

0.10 mg

Phosphorus

12.00 mg

9.00 mg

Manganese

0.04 mg

99+

3.30 mg

Copper

0.14 mg

0.11 mg

Selenium

0.60 mcg

0.00 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg

Not Available

Omega 6s

157.00 mg

Not Available

Sterol

Water Content

91.38 g

0.20 g

99+

Ash

0.52 g

87.10 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal

44.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal

75.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

Not Available

164.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

Not Available

293.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Berry

Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Summer

Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

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

Seedless Variety

Color

Golden yellow, Green

Dark purple

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Light Green

Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

Texture

Crispy

Juicy

Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sweet

Origin

Sri Lanka

Unknown

Grows on

Not Available

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Moist, Well-aerated

Soil pH

4.5-7

4.5-5.5

Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Cold

Facts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Taiwan

Japan

Other Countries

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

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

Top Exporter

Malaysia

Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Vaccinium myrtillus

Synonym

Not Available

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Oxalidales

Ericales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Averrhoa

Vaccinium

Species

A. carambola

Vaccinium myrtillus

Generic Group

Not Available

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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.