Gooseberry

Carambola

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Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold

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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

Gastric irritation

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

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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

10.18 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

4.30 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.88 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

15.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.29 mg0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 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)

27.70 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.37 mg0.15 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

0.58 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

198.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.31 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

25.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

27.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.14 mg0.04 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.07 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

46.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

271.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

0.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

87.87 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.49 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 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

NA300.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

73.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

40.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

150.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

240.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry, Tree fruit

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Summer

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Green, Purple, Red, Yellow

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Astringent

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Africa, Europe, South-West Asia

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Loamy, Well-drained

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.84.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.

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

Germany

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom

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

Ribes uva-crispa

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

Ribes grossularia

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

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Saxifragales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Grossulariaceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Ribes

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

R. uva-crispa

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Saxifrage

Not Available

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Difference Between Gooseberry and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Carambola with peel is 44.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry and Carambola is Saxifragales and Oxalidales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.