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Bilberry and Cantaloupe

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, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Reduces stress

General Benefits

Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Anti-aging benefits, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Vomiting

Side Effects

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Indigestion

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)
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

11.50 g8.16 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.80 g0.90 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

0.00 g7.86 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.70 g0.84 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.08 mcg169.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg0.73 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.11 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg21.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg36.70 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg0.05 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg2.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg26.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.50 g0.19 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

103.00 mg267.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.80 mg0.21 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg16.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

15.00 mg9.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.18 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

9.00 mg15.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

3.30 mg0.41 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.41 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

48.00 mg46.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

60.00 mg35.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

0.20 g90.15 g
0 95.23
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Ash

87.10 g0.65 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal34.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal34.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

32.00 kcal34.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

275.00 kcal350.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal34.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal64.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal365.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal316.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Melon

Season

Summer
Summer

Varieties

Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Hales Best Jumbo, Sweet 'N Early Hybrid, Hearts of Gold, Ambrosia, Athena, Honey Bun Hybrid, Fastbreak and Superstar

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark purple
Orange

Inside Color

Light Green
Creamy Orange

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Juicy, Musky, Sweet

Origin

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Africa, India

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated
Sandy

Soil pH

4.5-5.55-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Dry, Hot

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.
  • Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
  • Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
  • The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Japan
China

Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
United States of America

Top Exporter

Chile
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus
Cucumis melo var. cantalupensis

Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Cucumis melo var. reticulatus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Ericales
Cucurbitales

Family

Ericaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Vaccinium
Cucumis

Species

Vaccinium myrtillus
C. melo

Generic Group

Heath
Gourd

Difference Between Bilberry and Cantaloupe

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Cantaloupe with peel is 44.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 34.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Cantaloupe 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 Cantaloupe is Ericales and Cucurbitales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Cantaloupe belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.