Carambola

Gooseberry

Carambola and Gooseberry

Carambola

Gooseberry

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, 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

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Gastric irritation

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

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

6.73 g10.18 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g4.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

3.98 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.04 g0.88 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.09

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg15.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg0.30 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg0.29 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg0.08 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 mg27.70 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg0.37 mg

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 g0.58 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

133.00 mg198.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.08 mg0.31 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

3.00 mg25.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.14 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.14 mg0.07 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 mg46.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

157.00 mg271.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA0.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.38 g87.87 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.52 g0.49 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal44.00 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 kcalNA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA73.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal40.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

NA150.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA240.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry, Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Summer

4.3 Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Golden yellow, Green

Green, Purple, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Astringent

4.10 Origin

Sri Lanka

Africa, Europe, South-West Asia

4.11 Grows on

Not Available

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Loamy, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-76-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Dry, 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.

Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.

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

Germany

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom

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

Ribes uva-crispa

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Ribes grossularia

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

Saxifragales

7.8 Family

Oxalidaceae

Grossulariaceae

7.9 Genus

Averrhoa

Ribes

7.10 Species

A. carambola

R. uva-crispa

7.11 Generic Group

Not Available

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Carambola and Gooseberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Gooseberry with peel is 31.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Gooseberry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Carambola and Gooseberry is Oxalidales and Saxifragales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.