Carambola

Cranberry

Carambola and Cranberry

Carambola

Cranberry

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting

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

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g12.20 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g4.60 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 g4.04 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g0.39 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.03

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.06 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg1.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg13.30 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg1.20 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg5.10 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg91.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg5.50 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.13 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg85.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.25 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg8.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg6.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg13.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.36 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.06 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg22.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg33.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g87.13 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.20 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal46.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA42.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal308.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA151.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal54.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA150.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA164.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Autumn

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Red

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

White

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Bitter, Tart

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

North America

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Clay, Sandy, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-74.5-5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Warm

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.

Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
Cranberries do not grow in water.

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

Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Vaccinium Macrocarpon

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Oxycoccus macrocarpus

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

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Oxalidales

Ericales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Ericaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Vaccinium

7.10 Species

A. carambola

Vaccinium macrocarpon

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Heath

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Difference Between Carambola and Cranberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Cranberry with peel is 31.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Cranberry 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 Cranberry is Oxalidales and Ericales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.