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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
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment

General Benefits

Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting

Side Effects

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

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)
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

11.50 g24.23 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.80 g9.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

0.00 g6.23 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.70 g3.33 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.22
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.08 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.07 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 mg0.54 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg1.01 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.05 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg20.80 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg3.30 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg0.24 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg0.20 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg12.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.50 g33.49 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

103.00 mg356.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.80 mg2.43 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg20.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

15.00 mg14.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg32.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg1.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

9.00 mg113.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

3.30 mg1.50 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.44 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg10.10 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

48.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

60.00 mg366.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg37.60 mg
0 87
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Water Content

0.20 g47.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

87.10 g0.97 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal354.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal354.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

32.00 kcal354.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

275.00 kcal660.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal443.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal70.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal298.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Summer
All seasons

Varieties

Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark purple
Brown, Green

Inside Color

Light Green
White

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Crispy

Taste

Sweet
Juicy, Sweetish

Origin

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America, India

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated
Clay, Sand

Soil pH

4.5-5.53.5-8.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Hot, Humid

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.
  • Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
  • Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
  • Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Japan
Indonesia

Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Top Importer

United States of America
United States of America

Top Exporter

Chile
Philippines

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus
Cocos nucifera

Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Cocos nucifera

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Arecidae

Order

Ericales
Arecales

Family

Ericaceae
Arecaceae

Genus

Vaccinium
Cocos

Species

Vaccinium myrtillus
C. nucifera

Generic Group

Heath
Arecaceae

Difference Between Bilberry and Coconut

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Coconut with peel is 44.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Coconut 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 Coconut is Ericales and Arecales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.