Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
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Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Zhong Hua, Jing Li, Ruan Zao, Mao Hua and Huang Yan
Color
Dark purple
Brown, Green
Inside Color
Light Green
Green
Taste
Sweet
Sour-Sweet, Tangy
Soil Type
Moist, Well-aerated
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold, Sunny
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 Kiwi is due to the resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
- Animals like monkeys and deer also consume Kiwifruit.
- Originated in china, this fruit is also called as 'Chinese gooseberry.'
Other Countries
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Chile
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Actinidia deliciosa
Synonym
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Actinidia deliciosa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Ericaceae
Actinidiaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Actinidia
Species
Vaccinium myrtillus
A. deliciosa
Difference Between Bilberry and Green Kiwi
We might think that Bilberry and Green Kiwi are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Bilberry and Green Kiwi Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Bilberry and Green Kiwi is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Green Kiwi with peel is 44.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Green Kiwi 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 Green Kiwi is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Green Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. deliciosa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.