Carambola

Elderberry

Carambola and Elderberry

Carambola

Elderberry

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Cancer prevention, Heart care

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Diarrhoea, Nausea, 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

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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g18.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g7.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g0.66 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.04

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg30.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.07 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.06 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.14 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.23 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg36.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.50 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg280.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg1.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg6.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg38.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg5.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mgNA

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.06 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

27.00 mg85.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg162.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g79.80 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.60 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal73.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal340.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal200.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA280.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA310.00 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

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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Black, Red

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Magenta

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

Europe

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Sandy, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-75.5-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Warm to hot climate

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.

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.

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

Colombia, India, Mexico

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

Not Available

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Malaysia

Not Available

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Sambucus nigra

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

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

Asteridae

7.7 Order

Oxalidales

Dipsacales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Adoxaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Sambucus

7.10 Species

A. carambola

S. nigra

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

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 Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Elderberry belong to and 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.