Bilberry and Nectarine
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, Heart care
General Benefits
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
11.50 g
99+
10.60 g
99+
Fiber
2.80 g
22
1.70 g
29
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
7.90 g
37
Protein
0.70 g
99+
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06
21
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.08 mcg
35
17.00 mcg
22
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.03 mg
28
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.03 mg
32
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.58 mg
28
1.13 mg
6
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg
38
0.19 mg
35
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
29
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
44.00 mg
18
5.40 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg
99+
0.77 mg
14
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.00 mcg
18
2.20 mcg
26
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
130.00 mcg
8
Choline
0.00 mg
32
6.20 mg
18
Fat
0.50 g
18
0.32 g
26
Minerals
Potassium
103.00 mg
99+
201.00 mg
35
Iron
0.80 mg
16
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
15.00 mg
26
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
7.00 mg
28
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
9.00 mg
39
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
3.30 mg
1
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
0.11 mg
19
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
2.00 mg
36
Omega 6s
Not Available
111.00 mg
17
Sterol
Water Content
0.20 g
99+
87.60 g
24
Ash
87.10 g
1
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal
29
44.00 kcal
29
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
259.00 kcal
26
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
75.00 kcal
14
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
164.00 kcal
32
175.00 kcal
30
Calories in Pie
293.00 kcal
21
333.00 kcal
12
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark purple
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Light Green
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Unknown
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-aerated
Sandy loam
Soil pH
4.5-5.5
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Sunny, Warm
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 name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
- Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Japan
China
Other Countries
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
Chile
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Prunus persica
Synonym
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Rosales
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Prunus
Species
Vaccinium myrtillus
P. persica
Generic Group
Heath
Rose
Difference Between Bilberry and Nectarine
We might think that Bilberry and Nectarine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Bilberry and Nectarine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Bilberry and Nectarine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Nectarine with peel is 44.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Nectarine 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 Nectarine is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
