Carambola and Blackcurrant
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
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
100 g
Carbs
6.73 g
99+
15.40 g
24
Fiber
2.80 g
22
Not Available
Sugar
3.98 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
1.04 g
23
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15
11
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
12.00 mcg
25
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.05 mg
21
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
99+
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.37 mg
39
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.39 mg
8
0.40 mg
7
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.02 mg
99+
0.07 mg
26
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
12.00 mcg
23
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
34.40 mg
24
181.00 mg
2
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
33
1.00 mg
9
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
66.00 mcg
21
Not Available
Choline
7.60 mg
13
Not Available
Fat
0.33 g
25
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
133.00 mg
99+
322.00 mg
15
Iron
0.08 mg
99+
1.54 mg
9
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
3.00 mg
99+
55.00 mg
4
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
24.00 mg
10
Zinc
0.12 mg
21
0.27 mg
11
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
59.00 mg
5
Manganese
0.04 mg
99+
0.26 mg
18
Copper
0.14 mg
13
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
27.00 mg
22
72.00 mg
11
Omega 6s
157.00 mg
13
107.00 mg
18
Sterol
Water Content
91.38 g
7
81.96 g
99+
Ash
0.52 g
24
0.86 g
12
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
31.00 kcal
37
63.00 kcal
16
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal
17
283.00 kcal
20
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
108.00 kcal
8
Calories in Jam
Not Available
183.00 kcal
28
Calories in Pie
Not Available
270.00 kcal
29
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Golden yellow, Green
Black
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Grey
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Round
Texture
Crispy
Juicy
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Tart
Origin
Sri Lanka
Asia, Europe
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-7
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Cold, Moist
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.
- The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
- Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
- Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
Taiwan
Russia
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Not Available
Top Exporter
Malaysia
Not Available
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Ribes nigrum
Synonym
Not Available
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Oxalidales
Saxifragales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Ribes
Species
A. carambola
R. nigrum
Generic Group
Not Available
Saxifrage
Difference Between Carambola and Blackcurrant
We might think that Carambola and Blackcurrant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Blackcurrant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Blackcurrant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Blackcurrant 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 Blackcurrant 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 Blackcurrant is Oxalidales and Saxifragales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
