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1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
1.1.1 General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes
1.2 Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation
1.3 Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
NA
1.5 Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Nausea, Vomiting
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
100 g
2.2 Carbs
13.80 g6.73 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
4.30 g2.80 g
Blackberry
0 10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
7.37 g3.98 g
Bilberry
0 63.35
2.3 Protein
1.40 g1.04 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.100.15
Apple
0.02 0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg3.00 mcg
Pomegranate
0 426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.01 mg
Apple
0 0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg0.02 mg
Apple
0 1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg0.37 mg
Gojiberry
0 2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg0.39 mg
Lychee
0 1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg0.02 mg
Apple
0 0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg12.00 mcg
Gojiberry
0 81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg34.40 mg
Olive
0 228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg0.15 mg
Gojiberry
0 3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg0.00 mcg
Orange
0 40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
Avocado
0 5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg66.00 mcg
Pineapple
0 834
2.4.13 Choline
7.60 mg7.60 mg
Gojiberry
0 14.2
2.5 Fat
0.20 g0.33 g
Physalis
0 33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
275.00 mg133.00 mg
Olive
42 840
2.6.2 Iron
1.00 mg0.08 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
2.6.3 Sodium
1.00 mg2.00 mg
Orange
0 1556
2.6.4 Calcium
33.00 mg3.00 mg
Longan
1 100
2.6.5 Magnesium
13.00 mg10.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.23 mg0.12 mg
Apple
0 2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
44.00 mg12.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.19 mg0.04 mg
Apple
0 3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.11 mg0.14 mg
Apple
0 2
2.6.10 Selenium
0.60 mcg0.60 mcg
Apple
0 63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
35.00 mg27.00 mg
Watermelon
0 318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
53.00 mg157.00 mg
Jambul
0 1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
NANA
Jambul
0 87
2.9 Water Content
83.95 g91.38 g
Gojiberry
0 95.23
2.10 Ash
0.66 g0.52 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcal31.00 kcal
Cucumber
15 299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
Cucumber
12 354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
Rambutan
0 187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal300.00 kcal
Gojiberry
32 747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
NANA
Tomato
17 443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal50.00 kcal
Tomato
17 461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
165.00 kcalNA
Clementine
49 420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
260.00 kcalNA
Breadfruit
80 450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Berry
Tree fruit
4.2 Season
Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
4.3 Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Red
Golden yellow, Green
4.6 Inside Color
Red
Yellowish Green
4.7 Shape
Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)
4.8 Texture
Juicy
Crispy
4.9 Taste
Sour, Tart
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
4.10 Origin
Europe
Sri Lanka
4.11 Grows on
Trees
Not Available
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
6-74.5-7
Cloudberry
3.5 10
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Cold
Moist, Warm to hot climate
5 Facts
5.1 Facts about
  • The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
  • Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
  • There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
  • 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
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
Russia
Taiwan
5.3.2 Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
5.3.3 Top Importer
Germany
Europe
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Russia
Malaysia
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Averrhoa carambola
6.2 Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
7.7 Order
Saxifragales
Oxalidales
7.8 Family
Grossulariaceae
Oxalidaceae
7.9 Genus
Ribes
Averrhoa
7.10 Species
R. rubrum
A. carambola
7.11 Generic Group
Saxifrage
Not Available

Difference Between Red Currant and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Carambola with peel is 56.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Red Currant 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 Red Currant and Carambola is Saxifragales and Oxalidales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.