Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems
Asthma treatment, Bronchitis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate
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, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sinusitis, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Not Available
Abdominal pains, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Sneezing, Swelling, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Causes swollen mouth, Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Skin rash, Vomiting
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Berry, Tropical
Varieties
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Smooth Cayenne, Abacaxi, Red Spanish and Queen
Inside Color
Light Green
Yellow
Taste
Sweet
Strong, Sweet, Tart
Origin
Unknown
Central America, South America
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Moist, Well-aerated
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Hot, Sunny
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.
- A single pineapple takes 3 years to reach maturation.
- Pineapple is not an apple, but is actually a berry.
- The name is with reference to its resemblance to pine cones.
- Pineapple is sweeter if scales are more.
Top Producer
Japan
Costa Rica
Other Countries
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Brazil, India, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Chile
Costa Rica
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Ananas comosus
Synonym
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Ananas sativus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Commelinidae
Family
Ericaceae
Bromeliaceae
Species
Vaccinium myrtillus
A. comosus
Generic Group
Heath
Pineapple
Difference Between Bilberry and Pineapple
We might think that Bilberry and Pineapple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Bilberry and Pineapple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Bilberry and Pineapple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Pineapple with peel is 44.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Pineapple 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 Pineapple is Ericales and Poales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Pineapple belongs to Bromeliaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Pineapple belongs to Ananas genus of A. comosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.