Bilberry and Clementine
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, 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
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
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)
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 g
99+
12.02 g
99+
Fiber
2.80 g
22
1.70 g
29
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
9.18 g
27
Protein
0.70 g
99+
0.85 g
33
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06
21
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.08 mcg
35
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.09 mg
9
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.58 mg
28
0.64 mg
22
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg
38
0.15 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
29
0.08 mg
22
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
24.00 mcg
10
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
44.00 mg
18
48.80 mg
16
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg
99+
0.20 mg
29
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.00 mcg
18
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Choline
0.00 mg
32
14.00 mg
2
Fat
0.50 g
18
0.15 g
38
Minerals
Potassium
103.00 mg
99+
177.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.80 mg
16
0.14 mg
99+
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
15.00 mg
26
30.00 mg
14
Magnesium
7.00 mg
28
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.06 mg
27
Phosphorus
9.00 mg
39
21.00 mg
24
Manganese
3.30 mg
1
0.02 mg
99+
Copper
0.11 mg
19
0.00 mg
99+
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Sterol
Water Content
0.20 g
99+
86.58 g
30
Ash
87.10 g
1
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal
29
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
47.00 kcal
16
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
75.00 kcal
14
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
164.00 kcal
32
49.00 kcal
39
Calories in Pie
293.00 kcal
21
249.00 kcal
35
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Citrus
Season
Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark purple
Orange
Inside Color
Light Green
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Origin
Unknown
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-aerated
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-5.5
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm to hot climate
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.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Japan
Spain
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
Top Exporter
Chile
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Citrus clementina
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
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Citrus
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.
