Carambola and Raspberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Acts as moisturizer, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Breathing difficulty, Eczema, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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 eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
6.73 g
99+
11.94 g
99+
Fiber
2.80 g
22
6.50 g
6
Sugar
3.98 g
99+
4.42 g
99+
Protein
1.04 g
23
1.20 g
19
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15
11
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
99+
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.37 mg
39
0.60 mg
26
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.39 mg
8
0.33 mg
11
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.02 mg
99+
0.06 mg
32
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
12.00 mcg
23
21.00 mcg
13
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
34.40 mg
24
26.20 mg
35
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg
33
0.87 mg
12
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
7.80 mcg
10
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
66.00 mcg
21
136.00 mcg
7
Choline
7.60 mg
13
12.30 mg
3
Fat
0.33 g
25
0.65 g
12
Minerals
Potassium
133.00 mg
99+
151.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.08 mg
99+
0.69 mg
18
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
3.00 mg
99+
25.00 mg
18
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
22.00 mg
11
Zinc
0.12 mg
21
0.42 mg
6
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
29.00 mg
18
Manganese
0.04 mg
99+
0.67 mg
5
Copper
0.14 mg
13
0.09 mg
24
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.20 mcg
15
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
27.00 mg
22
126.00 mg
5
Omega 6s
157.00 mg
13
249.00 mg
7
Sterol
Water Content
91.38 g
7
85.75 g
35
Ash
0.52 g
24
0.46 g
29
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
31.00 kcal
37
53.00 kcal
21
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
52.00 kcal
13
Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal
17
363.00 kcal
9
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
91.00 kcal
8
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
68.00 kcal
18
Calories in Jam
Not Available
150.00 kcal
33
Calories in Pie
Not Available
169.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Amity, August Red, Boyne, Canby, Caroline, Comet, Dinkum, Dorman Red, Latham, Meeker, Black Hawk, Hayda, Lauren, Meeker and Latham
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Golden yellow, Green
Black, Purple, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Pink
Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Conical
Texture
Crispy
Juicy
Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Sri Lanka
Europe, North Asia
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Soil pH
4.5-7
5.8-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Cold
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.
- There are more than 200 varieties of raspberries.
- In USA, 90% of the raspberries are grown in Washington, California and Oregon.
- They do not ripe after they are picked.
- A raspberry contain 100 to 120 seeds.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
No
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Taiwan
Russia
Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Azerbaijan, Canada, Mexico, Poland, Serbia, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
Malaysia
Poland
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Rubus Idaeus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Oxalidales
Rosales
Family
Oxalidaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Averrhoa
Rubus
Species
A. carambola
R. idaeus
Generic Group
Not Available
Rose
Difference Between Carambola and Raspberry
We might think that Carambola and Raspberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Carambola and Raspberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Carambola and Raspberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Raspberry with peel is 31.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Raspberry 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 Raspberry is Oxalidales and Rosales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Raspberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Raspberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. idaeus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
