Bilberry

Date

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

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

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

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

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

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Not Available

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

1.5 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

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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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)

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

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

11.50 g75.03 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g8.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

0.00 g63.35 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.70 g2.45 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.03

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.08 mcg0.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.07 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg1.27 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.59 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.17 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg19.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg0.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg0.05 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg2.70 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg75.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

0.00 mg6.30 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.50 g0.39 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

103.00 mg656.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.80 mg1.02 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

15.00 mg39.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

7.00 mg43.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.29 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

9.00 mg62.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

3.30 mg0.26 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.11 mg0.21 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

NA3.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

NA16.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

0.20 g20.53 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

87.10 g1.60 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal282.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA290.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal461.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal384.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal321.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Tropical

4.2 Season

Summer

Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark purple

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Light Green

Brown

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Unknown

Iraq

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated

Clay, Loam, Sand

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-5.58-10

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold

Hot, Warm

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.

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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Japan

Egypt

5.3.2 Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

India

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Chile

United Arab Emirates

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus

Phoenix Dactylifera

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

Liliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Arecidae

7.7 Order

Ericales

Arecales

7.8 Family

Ericaceae

Arecaceae

7.9 Genus

Vaccinium

Phoenix

7.10 Species

Vaccinium myrtillus

P. dactylifera

7.11 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 Not Available and Not Available 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.