Carambola

Black cherry

Carambola and Black cherry

Carambola

Black cherry

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Helps body to rest and sleep, Lower blood pressure, Prevents diabetes, Prevents strokes, Reduces risk of heart disease

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Fights against infections, Fights Tooth Decay, Helps in weight loss, Relieves pain, Treatment of migraine

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Fairness, Hydrates skin, Prevents skin cancer, Skin repair, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Cure for hair loss, Increasing hair volume, Prevents hair loss, Strengthening of hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Hoarseness, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Pollen allergies, Sore eyes, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

High doses of black cherry bark can be poisonous and even fatal.

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

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g7.50 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 gNA

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g0.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.05

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg225.60 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mgNA

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.10 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.40 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mgNA

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mgNA

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.20 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg143.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.20 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg6.90 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg11.80 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg17.60 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg10.80 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg26.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg27.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA12.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g82.20 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.50 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal63.00 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 kcalNA

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NANA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NANA

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

alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Black

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Maroon

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sweet-Sour

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

North America

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Bushes

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Not Available

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-75.5-8

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.

Black cherry is deciduous tree that belongs to the family of roses.
Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.
Inner bark of black cherry is used in the manufacture of cough syrup.

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

Turkey

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

France

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

Turkey

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Prunus Serotina

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

wild black cherry, rum cherry and mountain black cherry

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

7.7 Order

Oxalidales

Rosales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Rosaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Prunus

7.10 Species

A. carambola

P. serotina

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Cherry

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Difference Between Carambola and Black cherry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Black cherry with peel is 31.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Black cherry 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 Black cherry is Oxalidales and Rosales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Black cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Black cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. serotina species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.