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, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Not Available
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction
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)
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Varieties
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Inside Color
Light Green
Orange
Taste
Sweet
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Soil Type
Moist, Well-aerated
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm to hot climate
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.
- Clementine was first grown at the citrus research center in USA in 1909.
- It is called as"Christmas orange" as it's limited growing season falls during winter.
- It's a hybrid between Mediterranean and Oranges.
Other Countries
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Citrus clementina
Synonym
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
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Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Rutaceae
Species
Vaccinium myrtillus
C. clementina
Generic Group
Heath
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Bilberry and Clementine
We might think that Bilberry and Clementine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Bilberry and Clementine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Bilberry and Clementine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Clementine with peel is 44.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Clementine 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 Clementine is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.