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, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Not Available
Abdominal pains, NA
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, 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)
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
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Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Summer
Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Ram Jarnun and Paras
Color
Dark purple
Black, Magenta, Purple
Inside Color
Light Green
Purple
Taste
Sweet
Astringent, Sweet
Origin
Unknown
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Soil Type
Moist, Well-aerated
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Humid, Rainfall
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.
- Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
- In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
- Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.
Other Countries
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Syzygium cumini
Synonym
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Eugenia cumini
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Family
Ericaceae
Myrtaceae
Species
Vaccinium myrtillus
S. cumini
Generic Group
Heath
Not Available
Difference Between Bilberry and Jambul
We might think that Bilberry and Jambul are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Bilberry and Jambul Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Bilberry and Jambul is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Jambul with peel is 44.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Jambul 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 Jambul is Ericales and Myrtales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.