Bilberry

Damson

Bilberry and Damson

Bilberry

Damson

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1 Benefits

1.1 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

1.1.1 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

1.2 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

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

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

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Not Available

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

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

Allergic reaction

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

✔ ✘

1.7 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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

11.50 g11.42 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g1.40 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

0.00 g9.92 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.70 g0.70 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.06

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.08 mcg17.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg0.42 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.14 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.03 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg5.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg9.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg0.26 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg6.40 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg73.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

0.00 mg1.90 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.50 g0.28 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

103.00 mg157.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.80 mg0.17 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

15.00 mg6.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

7.00 mg7.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

9.00 mg16.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

3.30 mg0.05 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.11 mg0.06 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

NA0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

NA44.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA7.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

0.20 g87.02 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

87.10 g0.40 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal46.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA49.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA240.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA63.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal70.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal220.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal294.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Summer

4.3 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

4.4 Seedless Variety

✔ ✘

4.5 Color

Dark purple

4.6 Inside Color

Light Green

Yellow

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Grainy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Juicy, Sweet, Tart

4.10 Origin

Unknown

Syria

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated

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

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-5.55.5-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold

5 Facts

5.1 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

✔ ✘

5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

✔ ✘

5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Japan

United Kingdom

5.3.2 Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

Ireland, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Chile

France

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

6.2 Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Ericales

Rosales

7.8 Family

Ericaceae

Rosaceae

7.9 Genus

Vaccinium

Prunus

7.10 Species

Vaccinium myrtillus

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

7.11 Generic Group

Heath

Not Available

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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 Not Available and Not Available 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.