Carambola

Elderberry

Carambola and Elderberry

Carambola

Elderberry

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Cancer prevention, Heart care

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, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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

Carbs

6.73 g18.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.80 g7.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

3.98 g7.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.04 g0.66 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.04

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg30.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.07 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.06 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.14 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.23 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg36.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg2.32 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg0.60 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.33 g0.50 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

133.00 mg280.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.08 mg1.60 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg6.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

3.00 mg38.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg5.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.04 mg0.50 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.14 mg0.06 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg85.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

157.00 mg162.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg22.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

91.38 g79.80 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.52 g0.60 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal73.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

28.00 kcal73.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

31.00 kcal73.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal340.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

31.00 kcal73.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal200.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal280.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

230.00 kcal310.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Berry

Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Autumn

Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York

Seedless Variety

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Color

Golden yellow, Green

Black, Red

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Magenta

Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

Texture

Crispy

Juicy

Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Sri Lanka

Europe

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-75.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Warm to hot climate

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.

According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Taiwan

United States of America

Other Countries

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

Colombia, India, Mexico

Top Importer

Europe

Top Exporter

Malaysia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Sambucus nigra

Synonym

Averrhoa carambola

Sambucus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Asteridae

Order

Oxalidales

Dipsacales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Adoxaceae

Genus

Averrhoa

Sambucus

Species

A. carambola

S. nigra

Generic Group

Moschatel

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Difference Between Carambola and Elderberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Elderberry with peel is 31.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 28.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Carambola and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Oxalidales and Dipsacales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.