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
Not Available
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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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 g
99+
33.50 g
5
Fiber
2.80 g
22
Not Available
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
0.70 g
99+
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06
21
0.02
26
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.08 mcg
35
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
Not Available
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.58 mg
28
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg
38
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
29
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
44.00 mg
18
66.00 mg
10
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.00 mcg
18
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Choline
0.00 mg
32
Not Available
Fat
0.50 g
18
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
103.00 mg
99+
310.00 mg
19
Iron
0.80 mg
16
2.50 mg
3
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
15.00 mg
26
27.00 mg
16
Magnesium
7.00 mg
28
Not Available
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
Not Available
Phosphorus
9.00 mg
39
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
3.30 mg
1
Not Available
Copper
0.11 mg
19
Not Available
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Sterol
Water Content
0.20 g
99+
64.40 g
99+
Ash
87.10 g
1
0.90 g
11
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal
29
127.00 kcal
4
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
276.00 kcal
22
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
75.00 kcal
14
25.00 kcal
40
Calories in Jam
164.00 kcal
32
345.00 kcal
6
Calories in Pie
293.00 kcal
21
257.00 kcal
33
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
No
Yes
Color
Dark purple
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Light Green
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Unknown
Eastern United States
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-aerated
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-5.5
6.5-7.5
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
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
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 Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Bilberry and American Persimmon belong to and 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.
