Bilberry

Acorn squash

Bilberry and Acorn squash

Bilberry

Acorn squash

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems

Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar

1.1.1 General Benefits

Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage

Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Not Available

Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

1.5 Side Effects

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain

Diarrhoea, 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

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)

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

11.50 g10.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g1.50 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

0.00 g0.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.70 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.08

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.08 mcg245.10 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.00 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg6.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mgNA

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

0.00 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.50 g0.10 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

103.00 mg263.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.80 mg0.60 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

15.00 mg26.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

7.00 mg26.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

9.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

3.30 mg0.10 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.11 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.00 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

NA22.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

NA13.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

0.20 g89.70 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

87.10 g0.80 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal40.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA39.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA56.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA40.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal47.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal200.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

4.2 Season

Summer

Winter

4.3 Varieties

Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry

Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark purple

Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green

4.6 Inside Color

Light Green

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Fibrous

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Sweetish

4.10 Origin

Unknown

Central America, North America, Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Trees

Vines

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-5.55.8-6.8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold

Cold, Sunny

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

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.

It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.

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

Japan

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Costa Rica

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Chile

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus

Cucurbita Pepo

6.2 Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Winter Squash

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

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Ericales

Cucurbitales

7.8 Family

Ericaceae

Cucurbitaceae

7.9 Genus

Vaccinium

Cucurbita

7.10 Species

Vaccinium myrtillus

Pepo

7.11 Generic Group

Heath

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Difference Between Bilberry and Acorn squash

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Acorn squash with peel is 44.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Acorn squash 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 Bilberry and Acorn squash is Ericales and Cucurbitales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Acorn squash belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.