Benefits
Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Not Available
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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.
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
11.00 g11.50 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.00 g2.80 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
9.00 g0.00 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.40 g0.70 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.130.06
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg1.08 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg0.58 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg0.16 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg0.06 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg6.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg44.00 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.89 mg0.00 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.30 mcg4.00 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
2.80 mg0.00 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.40 g0.50 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
259.00 mg103.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.40 mg0.80 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg3.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
13.00 mg15.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
10.00 mg7.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.20 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
23.00 mg9.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.08 mg3.30 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.08 mg0.11 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.10 mcg0.00 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mgNA
0
318
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Omega 6s
77.00 mgNA
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
18.00 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
86.35 g0.20 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.75 g87.10 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
48.00 kcal44.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
241.00 kcalNA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcalNA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal75.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal164.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal293.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Seedless Variety
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Color
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Dark purple
Inside Color
Yellow
Light Green
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
China
Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Moist, Well-aerated
Soil pH
6.5-84.5-5.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Cold
Facts
Facts about
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
- Bilberries are used in manufacturing of alcoholic drinks.
- They are used to improve aromas of sorbets.
- The green extract of it's leaves is used in textile industry as natural dye.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Turkey
Japan
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
France
Chile
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Not Available
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Ericales
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Prunus
Vaccinium
Species
P. armeniaca
Vaccinium myrtillus
Generic Group
Rose
Heath