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Carambola
Blueberry
Blueberry and Carambola


Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment  
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation  
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes  
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation  
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots  
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
-  
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing  
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting  
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction  
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  
As a snack in the late afternoon, 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+
14.49 g  
29
Fiber
2.80 g  
23
2.40 g  
25
Sugar
3.98 g  
99+
9.96 g  
28
Protein
1.04 g  
23
0.74 g  
39
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15  
11
0.05  
22
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg  
34
3.00 mcg  
34
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg  
99+
0.04 mg  
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg  
99+
0.04 mg  
22
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.37 mg  
39
0.42 mg  
34
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.39 mg  
10
0.12 mg  
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.02 mg  
99+
0.05 mg  
35
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
12.00 mcg  
23
6.00 mcg  
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
34.40 mg  
24
9.70 mg  
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg  
38
0.57 mg  
20
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg  
99+
19.30 mcg  
4
Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
66.00 mcg  
24
80.00 mcg  
19
Choline
7.60 mg  
16
6.00 mg  
24
Fat
0.33 g  
25
0.33 g  
25
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
133.00 mg  
99+
77.00 mg  
99+
Iron
0.08 mg  
99+
0.28 mg  
37
Sodium
2.00 mg  
18
1.00 mg  
20
Calcium
3.00 mg  
99+
6.00 mg  
40
Magnesium
10.00 mg  
25
6.00 mg  
29
Zinc
0.12 mg  
21
0.16 mg  
17
Phosphorus
12.00 mg  
34
12.00 mg  
34
Manganese
0.04 mg  
99+
0.34 mg  
16
Copper
0.14 mg  
13
0.06 mg  
39
Selenium
0.60 mcg  
10
0.10 mcg  
16
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
27.00 mg  
24
58.00 mg  
14
Omega 6s
157.00 mg  
13
88.00 mg  
22
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
10.00 mg  
18
26.40 mg  
5
Water Content
91.38 g  
8
84.21 g  
99+
Ash
0.52 g  
25
0.24 g  
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
31.00 kcal  
99+
57.00 kcal  
27
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
28.00 kcal  
99+
57.00 kcal  
26
Calories in Frozen Form
31.00 kcal  
99+
51.00 kcal  
29
Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal  
23
325.00 kcal  
18
Calories in Canned Form
31.00 kcal  
99+
88.00 kcal  
14
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal  
31
50.00 kcal  
31
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal  
26
250.00 kcal  
19
Calories in Pie
230.00 kcal  
99+
245.00 kcal  
39
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit  
Berry  
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer  
Summer  
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung  
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax  
Seedless Variety
No  
No  
Color
Golden yellow, Green  
Blue, Indigo  
Inside Color
Yellowish Green  
Greyish-white  
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)  
Round  
Texture
Crispy  
Juicy  
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet  
Sweet  
Origin
Sri Lanka  
North America  
Grows on
-  
Trees  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained  
Porous, Well-drained  
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.
  
  • National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
  • They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes  
Yes  
Beer
No  
Yes  
Spirits
No  
Yes  
Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Taiwan  
United States of America  
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America  
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland  
Top Importer
Europe  
United States of America  
Top Exporter
Malaysia  
Chile  
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola  
Vaccinium myrtillus  
Synonym
Averrhoa carambola  
Vaccinium corymbosum  
Classification
Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  
Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  
Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  
Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  
Subclass
Rosidae  
Dillenhidae  
Order
Oxalidales  
Ericales  
Family
Oxalidaceae  
Ericaceae  
Genus
Averrhoa  
Vaccinium  
Species
A. carambola  
V. myrtillus  
Generic Group
-  
Heath  
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Difference Between Carambola and Blueberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Blueberry with peel is 31.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 28.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Blueberry 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 Blueberry is Oxalidales and Ericales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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