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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, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes

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, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

11.50 g16.53 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.80 g1.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

0.00 g15.23 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.70 g0.83 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.05
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.08 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.01 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.07 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg0.60 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.00 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg14.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg71.50 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg0.07 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg0.40 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg7.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.50 g0.44 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

103.00 mg171.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.80 mg0.13 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

15.00 mg5.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.07 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

9.00 mg31.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

3.30 mg0.06 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.15 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

48.00 mg65.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

60.00 mg67.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg8.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

0.20 g81.76 g
0 95.23
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Ash

87.10 g0.44 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal66.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal66.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

32.00 kcal77.73 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

275.00 kcal277.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal91.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal280.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Summer
Spring, Summer

Varieties

Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark purple
Bright red, Pink red

Inside Color

Light Green
Greyish-white

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Fleshy

Taste

Sweet
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet

Origin

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China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-5.55.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts

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.
  • The seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
  • This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
  • This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Japan
China

Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
Hong Kong

Top Exporter

Chile
China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus
Litchi chinensis

Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Nephelium litchi

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Ericales
Sapindales

Family

Ericaceae
Sapindaceae

Genus

Vaccinium
Litchi

Species

Vaccinium myrtillus
L. chinensis

Generic Group

Heath
Soapberry

Difference Between Bilberry and Lychee

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Lychee with peel is 44.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Lychee 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 Lychee is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.