Bilberry

Date

Bilberry and Date

Bilberry

Date

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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, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Side Effects

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

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

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)

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

11.50 g75.03 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.80 g8.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

0.00 g63.35 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.70 g2.45 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.03

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 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.07 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg1.27 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.59 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.17 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg19.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg0.40 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg0.05 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg2.70 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg75.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg6.30 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.50 g0.39 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

103.00 mg656.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.80 mg1.02 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

3.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

15.00 mg39.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

7.00 mg43.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.29 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

9.00 mg62.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

3.30 mg0.26 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg0.21 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

48.00 mg3.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

60.00 mg16.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

0.20 g20.53 g

0 95.23

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Ash

87.10 g1.60 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal282.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal282.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

32.00 kcal282.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

275.00 kcal290.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal282.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal461.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal384.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal321.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Tropical

Season

Summer

Spring, Summer

Varieties

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

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

Seedless Variety

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Color

Dark purple

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Light Green

Brown

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Iraq

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

4.5-5.58-10

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold

Hot, Warm

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.

Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.

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

Egypt

Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Top Importer

United States of America

India

Top Exporter

Chile

United Arab Emirates

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus

Phoenix Dactylifera

Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Phoenix dactylifera

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Arecidae

Order

Ericales

Arecales

Family

Ericaceae

Arecaceae

Genus

Vaccinium

Phoenix

Species

Vaccinium myrtillus

P. dactylifera

Generic Group

Heath

Palm

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Difference Between Bilberry and Date

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Date with peel is 44.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Date 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 Date is Ericales and Arecales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.