Bilberry and Banana
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
Cancer prevention, Diarrhea treatment, Muscle pain relief, Piles treatment, Prevents constipation, Skin cleansing, Ulcer treatment
General Benefits
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss, Shiny hair, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Not Available
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Lightheadedness, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Weak or racing pulse, Wheezing
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Headache, Intense headache, Tooth decay
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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)
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+
22.80 g
11
Fiber
2.80 g
22
2.60 g
23
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
12.20 g
15
Protein
0.70 g
99+
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06
21
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.08 mcg
35
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.10 mg
10
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.58 mg
28
0.70 mg
17
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg
38
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
29
0.40 mg
1
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
20.00 mcg
15
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
44.00 mg
18
8.70 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg
99+
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.00 mcg
18
0.50 mcg
32
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
22.00 mcg
29
Choline
0.00 mg
32
9.80 mg
7
Fat
0.50 g
18
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
103.00 mg
99+
358.00 mg
11
Iron
0.80 mg
16
0.30 mg
35
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
15.00 mg
26
5.00 mg
99+
Magnesium
7.00 mg
28
27.00 mg
7
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
9.00 mg
39
22.00 mg
23
Manganese
3.30 mg
1
0.30 mg
15
Copper
0.11 mg
19
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
1.00 mcg
7
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
27.00 mg
22
Omega 6s
Not Available
46.00 mg
35
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
36.00 mg
3
Water Content
0.20 g
99+
74.90 g
99+
Ash
87.10 g
1
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal
29
95.29 kcal
6
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
89.00 kcal
7
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
85.71 kcal
7
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
105.00 kcal
39
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
121.00 kcal
3
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
75.00 kcal
14
100.00 kcal
10
Calories in Jam
164.00 kcal
32
120.00 kcal
36
Calories in Pie
293.00 kcal
21
269.00 kcal
30
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry, Tropical
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Cavendish Bananas, Lady Finger Bananas, Pisang Raja, Williams Bananas and Cooking Bananas
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Dark purple
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Light Green
White
Shape
Round
Curving Cylinder
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Unknown
Papua New Guinea
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-aerated
Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-5.5
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm
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.
- As bananas contain potassium-40 which is radioactive isotope of potassium, bananas are radioactive.
- Bananas float in water.
- There are around 1000 varieties of bananas.
- Eating this fruit will cheer you up.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Japan
India
Other Countries
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Brazil, Cameroon, China, Colombia, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Philippines, Uganda
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Chile
Ecuador
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Musa acuminata and Musa balbisiana
Synonym
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Musa × dacca , Musa × sapidisiaca , Musa × sapientum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Liliidae
Order
Ericales
Zingiberales
Family
Ericaceae
Musaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Musa
Species
Vaccinium myrtillus
M. acuminata , M. balbisiana
Generic Group
Heath
Banana
Difference Between Bilberry and Banana
We might think that Bilberry and Banana are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Bilberry and Banana Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Bilberry and Banana is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Banana with peel is 44.00 kcal and 95.29 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 89.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Banana 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 Banana is Ericales and Zingiberales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Banana belongs to Musaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Banana belongs to Musa genus of M. acuminata , M. balbisiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
