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Sour Cherry and Carambola

Sour Cherry
Carambola
Carambola and Sour Cherry


Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis   
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment   
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid   
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of sore eyes   
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots   
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation   
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp   
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair   
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing   
NA   
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas   
Nausea, Vomiting   
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   
Lactating Women
No   
Yes   
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   
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Carbs
12.20 g   
39
6.73 g   
99+
Fiber
1.60 g   
30
2.80 g   
22
Sugar
8.50 g   
31
3.98 g   
99+
Protein
1.00 g   
25
1.04 g   
23
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08   
18
0.15   
11
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
64.00 mcg   
9
3.00 mcg   
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg   
31
0.01 mg   
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg   
23
0.02 mg   
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg   
36
0.37 mg   
39
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg   
99+
0.39 mg   
8
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.04 mg   
99+
0.02 mg   
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg   
27
12.00 mcg   
23
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg   
99+
34.40 mg   
24
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg   
38
0.15 mg   
33
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.10 mcg   
27
0.00 mcg   
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
85.00 mcg   
16
66.00 mcg   
21
Choline
6.10 mg   
19
7.60 mg   
13
Fat
0.30 g   
28
0.33 g   
25
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
173.00 mg   
99+
133.00 mg   
99+
Iron
0.32 mg   
33
0.08 mg   
99+
Sodium
3.00 mg   
17
2.00 mg   
18
Calcium
16.00 mg   
25
3.00 mg   
99+
Magnesium
9.00 mg   
26
10.00 mg   
25
Zinc
0.10 mg   
23
0.12 mg   
21
Phosphorus
15.00 mg   
31
12.00 mg   
34
Manganese
0.11 mg   
30
0.04 mg   
99+
Copper
0.10 mg   
21
0.14 mg   
13
Selenium
0.00 mcg   
17
0.60 mcg   
10
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
44.00 mg   
18
27.00 mg   
22
Omega 6s
46.00 mg   
35
157.00 mg   
13
Sterol
  
  
Water Content
86.13 g   
32
91.38 g   
7
Ash
0.40 g   
33
0.52 g   
24
Calories
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
50.00 kcal   
24
31.00 kcal   
37
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   
Calories in Frozen Form
46.00 kcal   
18
Not Available   
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal   
11
300.00 kcal   
17
Calories in Canned Form
75.00 kcal   
13
Not Available   
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
52.00 kcal   
28
50.00 kcal   
30
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal   
26
Not Available   
Calories in Pie
390.00 kcal   
5
Not Available   
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit   
Tree fruit   
Season
Summer   
Autumn, Spring, Summer   
Varieties
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian   
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung   
Seedless Variety
No   
No   
Color
Red   
Golden yellow, Green   
Inside Color
Red   
Yellowish Green   
Shape
Round   
Oval and Star(Cross section)   
Texture
Crunchy   
Crispy   
Taste
Sweet-Sour   
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet   
Origin
Europe, Western Asia   
Sri Lanka   
Grows on
Trees   
Not Available   
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy   
Loam, Well-drained   
Soil pH
5.5-8   
4.5-7   
Climatic Conditions
Cold   
Moist, Warm to hot climate   
Facts
Facts about
  • Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
  • In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
  • 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
  
  • 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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes   
Yes   
Beer
Yes   
No   
Spirits
Yes   
No   
Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Turkey   
Taiwan   
Other Countries
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan   
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America   
Top Importer
Germany   
Europe   
Top Exporter
Poland   
Malaysia   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus cerasus   
Averrhoa carambola   
Synonym
Not Available   
Not Available   
Classification
Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   
Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Subclass
Rosidae   
Rosidae   
Order
Rosales   
Oxalidales   
Family
Rosaceae   
Oxalidaceae   
Genus
Prunus   
Averrhoa   
Species
P. cerasus   
A. carambola   
Generic Group
Rose   
Not Available   
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Difference Between Sour Cherry and Carambola

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sour Cherry and Carambola with peel is 50.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry and Carambola is Rosales and Oxalidales respectively. Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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