Bilberry

Damson

Bilberry and Damson

Bilberry

Damson

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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

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure

General Benefits

Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

Side Effects

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain

Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

11.50 g11.42 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.80 g1.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

0.00 g9.92 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.70 g0.70 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.06

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.08 mcg17.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg0.42 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.14 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.03 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg5.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg9.50 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg0.26 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg6.40 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg73.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg1.90 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.50 g0.28 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

103.00 mg157.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.80 mg0.17 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

3.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

15.00 mg6.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

7.00 mg7.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

9.00 mg16.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

3.30 mg0.05 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg0.06 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.00 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 mg44.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg7.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

0.20 g87.02 g

0 95.23

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Ash

87.10 g0.40 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal46.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal37.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

32.00 kcal49.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

275.00 kcal240.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal63.00 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 kcal220.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal294.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Tree fruit

Season

Summer

Varieties

Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry

Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace

Seedless Variety

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Color

Dark purple

Inside Color

Light Green

Yellow

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Grainy

Taste

Sweet

Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Origin

Syria

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated

Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-5.55.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold

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.

The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Japan

United Kingdom

Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

Ireland, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Chile

France

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

Order

Ericales

Rosales

Family

Ericaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Vaccinium

Prunus

Species

Vaccinium myrtillus

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Generic Group

Heath

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Difference Between Bilberry and Damson

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Damson with peel is 44.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Damson 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 Damson is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.