Carambola and Blackberry

Carambola

Blackberry

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

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

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

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

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

6.73 g

99+

9.60 g

99+

Fiber

2.80 g

0.00 g

99+

Sugar

3.98 g

99+

4.90 g

99+

Protein

1.04 g

1.40 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.15

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg

11.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg

99+

0.02 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg

99+

0.03 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg

0.65 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg

0.28 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg

99+

0.03 mg

99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg

25.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg

21.00 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg

1.17 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg

19.80 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg

118.00 mcg

Choline

7.60 mg

8.52 mg

Fat

0.33 g

0.50 g

Minerals

Potassium

133.00 mg

99+

162.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.08 mg

99+

0.62 mg

Sodium

2.00 mg

1.00 mg

Calcium

3.00 mg

99+

29.00 mg

Magnesium

10.00 mg

20.00 mg

Zinc

0.12 mg

0.53 mg

Phosphorus

12.00 mg

22.00 mg

Manganese

0.04 mg

99+

0.65 mg

Copper

0.14 mg

0.17 mg

Selenium

0.60 mcg

0.40 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg

94.00 mg

Omega 6s

157.00 mg

186.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

91.38 g

88.20 g

Ash

0.52 g

0.40 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal

43.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

64.00 kcal

Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal

325.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

92.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal

38.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

Not Available

250.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Berry

Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer

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

Seedless Variety

Color

Golden yellow, Green

Purplish black

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Magenta

Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

Texture

Crispy

Juicy

Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Sri Lanka

Asia, Europe, North America, South America

Grows on

Not Available

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-7

5.5-7

Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Dry, Warm to hot climate

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.

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Taiwan

United States of America

Other Countries

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

China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa

Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

Top Exporter

Malaysia

Mexico

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Rubus Fruticosus

Synonym

Not Available

Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Oxalidales

Rosales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Averrhoa

Rubus

Species

A. carambola

Rubus fruticosus

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.