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 Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
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Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Nausea, Vomiting
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Autumn
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Color
Black, Red
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Magenta
Yellowish Green
Shape
Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Moist, Warm to hot climate
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.
Top Producer
United States of America
Taiwan
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
Sambucus
Averrhoa carambola
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Dipsacales
Oxalidales
Family
Adoxaceae
Oxalidaceae
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.