Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
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Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Autumn
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Color
Golden yellow, Green
Red
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
White
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Round
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Bitter, Tart
Origin
Sri Lanka
North America
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Warm
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.
Top Producer
Taiwan
United States of America
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
Europe
Europe
Top Exporter
Malaysia
United States of America
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Averrhoa carambola
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Oxalidales
Ericales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Ericaceae
Species
A. carambola
Vaccinium macrocarpon
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 28.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal 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.