Carambola and Red Currant

Carambola

Red Currant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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

Carbs

6.73 g

99+

13.80 g

Fiber

2.80 g

4.30 g

Sugar

3.98 g

99+

7.37 g

Protein

1.04 g

1.40 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.15

0.10

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg

2.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg

99+

0.04 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg

99+

0.05 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.37 mg

0.10 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.39 mg

0.06 mg

99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.02 mg

99+

0.07 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

12.00 mcg

8.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

34.40 mg

41.00 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.15 mg

0.10 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg

11.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

66.00 mcg

47.00 mcg

Choline

7.60 mg

Fat

0.33 g

0.20 g

Minerals

Potassium

133.00 mg

99+

275.00 mg

Iron

0.08 mg

99+

1.00 mg

Sodium

2.00 mg

1.00 mg

Calcium

3.00 mg

99+

33.00 mg

Magnesium

10.00 mg

13.00 mg

Zinc

0.12 mg

0.23 mg

Phosphorus

12.00 mg

44.00 mg

Manganese

0.04 mg

99+

0.19 mg

Copper

0.14 mg

0.11 mg

Selenium

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

27.00 mg

35.00 mg

Omega 6s

157.00 mg

53.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

91.38 g

83.95 g

99+

Ash

0.52 g

0.66 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

31.00 kcal

56.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal

308.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal

70.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

Not Available

165.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

Not Available

260.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Berry

Season

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Summer

Varieties

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

Seedless Variety

Color

Golden yellow, Green

Red

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Red

Shape

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Round

Texture

Crispy

Juicy

Taste

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Sour, Tart

Origin

Sri Lanka

Europe

Grows on

Not Available

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Well-drained

Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-7

6-7

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.

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Taiwan

Russia

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

Top Importer

Europe

Germany

Top Exporter

Malaysia

Russia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Averrhoa carambola

Ribes rubrum

Synonym

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Oxalidales

Saxifragales

Family

Oxalidaceae

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Averrhoa

Ribes

Species

A. carambola

R. rubrum

Generic Group

Not Available

Saxifrage

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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 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 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.