Bilberry

Fig

Bilberry and Fig

Bilberry

Fig

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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, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

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

Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

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

Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

Side Effects

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

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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)

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

11.50 g19.20 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.80 g2.90 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

0.00 g16.30 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.70 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.04

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.08 mcg7.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.06 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg0.40 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.11 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg2.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg0.11 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg4.70 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg9.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg4.70 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.50 g0.30 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

103.00 mg232.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.80 mg0.37 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

3.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

15.00 mg35.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

7.00 mg17.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.15 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

9.00 mg14.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

3.30 mg0.13 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg0.07 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.20 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 mg144.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg31.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

0.20 g79.11 g

0 95.23

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Ash

87.10 g0.66 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal74.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal74.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

32.00 kcal71.42 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

275.00 kcal249.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal69.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal65.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal360.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal450.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Tree fruit

Season

Summer

Summer, Winter

Varieties

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

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

Seedless Variety

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Color

Dark purple

Green, Purple, Red

Inside Color

Light Green

Pink

Shape

Round

Conical

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Western Asia

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Soil pH

4.5-5.55-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold

Dry, 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.

Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.

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

Turkey

Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

France

Top Exporter

Chile

Turkey

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus

Ficus carica

Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Ficus Carica

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Alismidae

Order

Ericales

Rosales

Family

Ericaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Vaccinium

Ficus

Species

Vaccinium myrtillus

Ficus carica

Generic Group

Heath

Mulberry

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Difference Between Bilberry and Fig

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Fig with peel is 44.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Fig 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 Fig is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.