Bilberry

Japanese Persimmon

Bilberry and Japanese Persimmon

Bilberry

Japanese Persimmon

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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, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves eye vision, Weight loss properties

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Not Available

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

1.5 Side Effects

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

Diarrhoea, Might affect blood pressure level

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

✔ ✘

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)

Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

11.50 g18.59 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g3.60 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

0.00 g12.53 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.70 g0.58 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 mcg81.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mgNA

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg7.50 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg0.73 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg2.60 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg159.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg834.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

0.00 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.50 g0.19 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

103.00 mg161.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.80 mg0.15 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

15.00 mg8.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

7.00 mg9.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

9.00 mg17.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

3.30 mg0.36 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.11 mg0.11 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.00 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

NA4.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

NA39.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA4.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

0.20 g80.32 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

87.10 g0.33 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal70.00 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

NA274.00 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 kcal90.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal345.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal284.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Berry, Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Summer

Autumn, Winter

4.3 Varieties

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

Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga, Hiratanenashi, Hachiya, Aizumishirazu, Yotsumizo, Yokono, Costata, Ormond and Tamopan

4.4 Seedless Variety

✔ ✘

4.5 Color

Dark purple

Orange, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Light Green

Orange

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Unknown

Burma, China, India, Japan

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated

Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-5.56.5-7.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold

Can tolerate wide range of climates

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.

Unripe persimmons contain lots of tannin which is used to brew sake & to preserve wood in Japan.
A small non-edible fruit of persimmon tree is crushed with water, the solution is painted on paper & used to repel mosquitoes.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

✔ ✘

5.2.3 Spirits

✔ ✘

5.2.4 Cocktails

✔ ✘

5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Japan

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Israel, Italy, Japan, Pakistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Chile

Japan

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus

Diospyros kaki

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

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Ericales

7.8 Family

Ericaceae

Ebenaceae

7.9 Genus

Vaccinium

Diospyros

7.10 Species

Vaccinium myrtillus

D. kaki

7.11 Generic Group

Heath

Not Available

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Difference Between Bilberry and Japanese Persimmon

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Japanese Persimmon with peel is 44.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Japanese Persimmon 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 Japanese Persimmon is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Japanese Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. kaki species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.