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Bilberry and American Persimmon

Benefits

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-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

-
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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 consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

11.50 g33.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.80 g3.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

0.00 g12.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.70 g0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.02
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.08 mcg81.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.01 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg-
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg66.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg-
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg-
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg8.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.50 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

103.00 mg310.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.80 mg2.50 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

15.00 mg27.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg9.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

9.00 mg26.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

3.30 mg0.36 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.20 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

48.00 mg-
0 318
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Omega 6s

60.00 mg20.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg16.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

0.20 g64.40 g
0 95.23
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Ash

87.10 g0.90 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal127.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal70.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

32.00 kcal-
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

275.00 kcal276.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal-
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal25.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal345.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal257.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Summer
Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark purple
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Light Green
Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Sweet

Origin

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Eastern United States

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-5.56.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Facts

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 is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
  • There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
  • The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Japan
China

Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Top Importer

United States of America
United States of America

Top Exporter

Chile
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus
Diospyros virginiana

Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Diospyros virginiana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Ericales
Ericales

Family

Ericaceae
Ebenaceae

Genus

Vaccinium
Diospyros

Species

Vaccinium myrtillus
D. virginiana

Generic Group

Heath
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Difference Between Bilberry and American Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and American Persimmon with peel is 44.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Bilberry and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Bilberry and American Persimmon is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.