Carambola

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Carambola and Blackberry

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress, Treatment of dysentary, Treatment of skin Diseases

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Facial muscle tension, Pressure in sinus, Respiratory congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Tingling sensation in wrist and face

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

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), 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 g9.60 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g0.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g4.90 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.02 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 mg0.65 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.28 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg25.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg21.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg1.17 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg19.80 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg118.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg8.52 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.50 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg162.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.62 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg29.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg20.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.53 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg22.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.65 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.17 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg94.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg186.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g88.20 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.40 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal43.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA64.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal325.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA92.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal38.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA250.00 kcal

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

Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Prime Ark, Prime Jim, Illini Hardy, Kiowa, Shawnee, Apache, Arapaho, Chester, Hull, Natchez, Navaho and Triple Crown and Von

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Purplish black

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Magenta

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

Asia, Europe, North America, South America

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-75.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Dry, Warm to hot climate

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.

There are around 2000 varieties of blackberries throughout the world.
80-85 degrees is the ideal temperature for its production.
Leaves of blackberry tree are used to treat sore throats and mild inflammation of the gums.

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

United States of America

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

Mexico

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Rubus Fruticosus

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus

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

Rubus

7.10 Species

A. carambola

Rubus fruticosus

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Rose

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Difference Between Carambola and Blackberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Blackberry with peel is 31.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Blackberry 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 Blackberry is Oxalidales and Rosales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Blackberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Blackberry belongs to Rubus genus of Rubus fruticosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.