Mulberry

Carambola

Mulberry and Carambola

Mulberry

Carambola

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Flu treatment, Hair care, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of common cold, Treatment of skin Diseases

Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment

1.1.1 General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, 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, Skin cleansing, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation

1.3 Hair Benefits

Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Itching, Nasal congestion, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing

1.5 Side Effects

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction

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, 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

9.80 g6.73 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

1.70 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

8.10 g3.98 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.40 g1.04 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.140.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.50 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.10 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.62 mg0.37 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

NA0.39 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 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)

36.40 mg34.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.87 mg0.15 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

7.80 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

136.00 mcg66.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

12.30 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.39 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

194.00 mg133.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

1.85 mg0.08 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

10.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

39.00 mg3.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

18.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.12 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

38.00 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

1.00 mg27.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

206.00 mg157.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

87.68 g91.38 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.69 g0.52 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

43.00 kcal31.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

43.00 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

325.00 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

40.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

297.00 kcalNA

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

196.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Spring, Summer

Autumn, Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

Charparral, Pendula, Teas, Bellaire and Lingan

King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Pink, Purple, White

Golden yellow, Green

4.6 Inside Color

Pink

Yellowish Green

4.7 Shape

Oval

Oval and Star(Cross section)

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Crispy

4.9 Taste

Tart

Crisp, Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

China

Sri Lanka

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Not Available

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6.5-6.84.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Sunny

Moist, Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

It can take up to 10 years for a tree to produce mulberry fruit.
Mulberry leaves are fed to silkworms to enhance silk production.
In Germany, they say that devil uses root of mulberry tree to polish his boots.

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

China

Taiwan

5.3.2 Other Countries

Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, United States of America

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

Not Available

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

China

Malaysia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Morus Alba

Averrhoa carambola

6.2 Synonym

Morus atropurpurea or Morus multicaulis

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

Alismidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Rosales

Oxalidales

7.8 Family

Moraceae

Oxalidaceae

7.9 Genus

Morus

Averrhoa

7.10 Species

M. alba

A. carambola

7.11 Generic Group

Mulberry

Not Available

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Difference Between Mulberry and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Mulberry and Carambola with peel is 43.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Mulberry 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 Mulberry and Carambola is Rosales and Oxalidales respectively. Mulberry belongs to Moraceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Mulberry belongs to Morus genus of M. alba species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.