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Carambola and Boysenberry

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

-
-

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting
Decrease in blood sugar levels

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, 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 g12.20 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.80 g5.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

3.98 g6.90 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.04 g1.10 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.05 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.77 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.25 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.06 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg63.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg3.10 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.87 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg7.80 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg118.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg10.20 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.33 g0.26 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

133.00 mg139.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.08 mg0.85 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

3.00 mg27.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg16.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.12 mg0.22 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

12.00 mg27.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.04 mg0.55 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.14 mg0.08 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.20 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg50.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

157.00 mg98.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg15.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

91.38 g85.90 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.52 g0.54 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal50.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

28.00 kcal43.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

31.00 kcal50.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal275.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

31.00 kcal50.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal40.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

230.00 kcal300.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Berry

Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer

Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Thorn and Thornless

Seedless Variety

Color

Golden yellow, Green
Black, Purple, Purplish black

Inside Color

Yellowish Green
Magenta

Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)
Round

Texture

Crispy
Juicy

Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
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Origin

Sri Lanka
America

Grows on

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Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained
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Soil pH

4.5-75.8-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate
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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.
Boysenberries are a cross between raspberries, blackberries, and loganberries.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Taiwan
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Other Countries

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

Europe
China

Top Exporter

Malaysia
New Zealand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola
Rubus ursinus x idaeus

Synonym

Averrhoa carambola
Rubus Ursinus x Rubus Idaeus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Oxalidales
Rosales

Family

Oxalidaceae
Rosaceae

Genus

Averrhoa
Rubus

Species

A. carambola
R. ursinus x idaeus

Generic Group

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Rose

Difference Between Carambola and Boysenberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Boysenberry with peel is 31.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 28.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Boysenberry 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 Boysenberry is Oxalidales and Rosales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.