Elderberry

Carambola

Elderberry and Carambola

Elderberry

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat

1.5 Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting

Nausea, Vomiting

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, 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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

18.40 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

7.00 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.66 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

30.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.06 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.23 mg0.02 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.00 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.50 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

280.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

1.60 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

6.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

38.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

5.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.11 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

39.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.06 mg0.14 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

85.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

162.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

79.80 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.60 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

73.00 kcal31.00 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

340.00 kcal300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

200.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

280.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

310.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Autumn

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Black, Red

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Magenta

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Sweet

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Europe

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-6.54.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 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.

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

United States of America

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

Colombia, India, Mexico

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

Not Available

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Not Available

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Sambucus nigra

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

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

Asteridae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Dipsacales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Adoxaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Sambucus

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

S. nigra

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Moschatel

Not Available

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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 Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Carambola belong to and 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.