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1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
1.5 Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
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 eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
6.73 g13.80 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
2.80 g4.30 g
Blackberry
0 10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
3.98 g7.37 g
Bilberry
0 63.35
2.3 Protein
1.04 g1.40 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.150.10
Apple
0.02 0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg2.00 mcg
Pomegranate
0 426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg0.04 mg
Apple
0 0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg0.05 mg
Apple
0 1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.37 mg0.10 mg
Gojiberry
0 2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.39 mg0.06 mg
Lychee
0 1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.02 mg0.07 mg
Apple
0 0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
12.00 mcg8.00 mcg
Gojiberry
0 81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
34.40 mg41.00 mg
Olive
0 228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.15 mg0.10 mg
Gojiberry
0 3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg11.00 mcg
Orange
0 40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
Avocado
0 5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
66.00 mcg47.00 mcg
Pineapple
0 834
2.4.13 Choline
7.60 mg7.60 mg
Gojiberry
0 14.2
2.5 Fat
0.33 g0.20 g
Physalis
0 33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
133.00 mg275.00 mg
Olive
42 840
2.6.2 Iron
0.08 mg1.00 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
2.6.3 Sodium
2.00 mg1.00 mg
Orange
0 1556
2.6.4 Calcium
3.00 mg33.00 mg
Longan
1 100
2.6.5 Magnesium
10.00 mg13.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.12 mg0.23 mg
Apple
0 2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
12.00 mg44.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.04 mg0.19 mg
Apple
0 3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.14 mg0.11 mg
Apple
0 2
2.6.10 Selenium
0.60 mcg0.60 mcg
Apple
0 63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
27.00 mg35.00 mg
Watermelon
0 318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
157.00 mg53.00 mg
Jambul
0 1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
NANA
Jambul
0 87
2.9 Water Content
91.38 g83.95 g
Gojiberry
0 95.23
2.10 Ash
0.52 g0.66 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
31.00 kcal56.00 kcal
Cucumber
15 299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
Cucumber
12 354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
Rambutan
0 187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal308.00 kcal
Gojiberry
32 747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
NANA
Tomato
17 443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal70.00 kcal
Tomato
17 461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
NA165.00 kcal
Clementine
49 420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
NA260.00 kcal
Breadfruit
80 450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Tree fruit
Berry
4.2 Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Summer
4.3 Varieties
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Golden yellow, Green
Red
4.6 Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Red
4.7 Shape
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Round
4.8 Texture
Crispy
Juicy
4.9 Taste
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Sour, Tart
4.10 Origin
Sri Lanka
Europe
4.11 Grows on
Not Available
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.5-76-7
Cloudberry
3.5 10
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Cold
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.
  • The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
  • Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
  • There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
Taiwan
Russia
5.3.2 Other Countries
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
5.3.3 Top Importer
Europe
Germany
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Malaysia
Russia
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Averrhoa carambola
Ribes rubrum
6.2 Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
7.7 Order
Oxalidales
Saxifragales
7.8 Family
Oxalidaceae
Grossulariaceae
7.9 Genus
Averrhoa
Ribes
7.10 Species
A. carambola
R. rubrum
7.11 Generic Group
Not Available
Saxifrage

Difference Between Carambola and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Carambola and Red Currant with peel is 31.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Carambola and Red Currant belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Carambola and Red Currant is Oxalidales and Saxifragales respectively. Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.