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, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones
General Benefits
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Not Available
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Not Available
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
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Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
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Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical
Varieties
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe
Color
Dark purple
Orange, Yellow
Inside Color
Light Green
Orange
Soil Type
Moist, Well-aerated
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm to hot climate
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.
- Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
- Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
- The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.
Other Countries
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Eriobotrya japonica
Synonym
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Eriobotrya
Species
Vaccinium myrtillus
E. japonica
Difference Between Bilberry and Loquat
We might think that Bilberry and Loquat are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Bilberry and Loquat Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Bilberry and Loquat is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Loquat with peel is 44.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Loquat 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 Loquat is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.