Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Heat stroke treatment
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Sore throat treatment
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 Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
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Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Nausea, Vomiting
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Varieties
Vandalay, Stella, Tehranivee, Sonata, Whitegold, Symphony, Blackgold, Sunburst, Lapins, Skeena and Sweetheart
King, Bell, Sri Kembangan, Arkin and Fwang Tung
Color
Red
Golden yellow, Green
Inside Color
Red
Yellowish Green
Shape
Round
Oval and Star(Cross section)
Taste
Sweet
Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Sri Lanka
Soil Type
Sandy
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Moist, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- The word cherry is derived from the Turkish town of Cerasus.
- In Oliver, British Columbia, a pie of 39,683 pounds was baked which holds the record of biggest cherry pie.
- National cherry cheese cake day is on April 23.
- 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
Turkey
Taiwan
Other Countries
Austria, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Australia, Guyana, India, Israel, Malaysia, Philippines, United States of America
Top Importer
Russia
Europe
Top Exporter
Poland
Malaysia
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
Averrhoa carambola
Synonym
Prunus avium
Averrhoa carambola
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Oxalidaceae
Species
P. avium
A. carambola
Difference Between Sweet Cherry and Carambola
We might think that Sweet Cherry and Carambola are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Sweet Cherry and Carambola Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Sweet Cherry and Carambola is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sweet Cherry and Carambola with peel is 63.00 kcal and 31.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 28.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Sweet 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 Sweet Cherry and Carambola is Rosales and Oxalidales respectively. Sweet Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Carambola belongs to Oxalidaceae family. Sweet Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. avium species and Carambola belongs to Averrhoa genus of A. carambola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.