Elderberry

Carambola

Elderberry and Carambola

Elderberry

Carambola

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting

Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

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)

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

18.40 g6.73 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

7.00 g2.80 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

7.00 g3.98 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.66 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.15

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

30.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.06 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.23 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.00 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

2.32 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg7.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.50 g0.33 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

280.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.60 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

6.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

38.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

5.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.11 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

39.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.50 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.06 mg0.14 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

85.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

162.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

22.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

79.80 g91.38 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.60 g0.52 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

73.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

73.00 kcal28.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

73.00 kcal31.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal300.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

200.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

280.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal230.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Tree fruit

Season

Autumn

Autumn, Spring, Summer

Varieties

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

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

Seedless Variety

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Color

Black, Red

Golden yellow, Green

Inside Color

Magenta

Yellowish Green

Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

Texture

Juicy

Crispy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Europe

Sri Lanka

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.54.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Moist, Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

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.

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

United States of America

Taiwan

Other Countries

Colombia, India, Mexico

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

Top Importer

Europe

Top Exporter

Malaysia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Sambucus nigra

Averrhoa carambola

Synonym

Sambucus

Averrhoa carambola

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Rosidae

Order

Dipsacales

Oxalidales

Family

Adoxaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Sambucus

Averrhoa

Species

S. nigra

A. carambola

Generic Group

Moschatel

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Difference Between Elderberry and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Carambola with peel is 73.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 28.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Carambola 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 Elderberry and Carambola is Dipsacales and Oxalidales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.