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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, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes

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, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

-
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

Side Effects

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

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, 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 g11.42 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.80 g1.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

0.00 g9.92 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.70 g0.70 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.06
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.08 mcg17.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg0.42 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.14 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.03 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg9.50 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg0.26 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg6.40 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg73.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg1.90 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.50 g0.28 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

103.00 mg157.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.80 mg0.17 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

15.00 mg6.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg7.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

9.00 mg16.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

3.30 mg0.05 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.06 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

48.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

60.00 mg44.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg7.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

0.20 g87.02 g
0 95.23
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Ash

87.10 g0.40 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal46.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal46.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

32.00 kcal49.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

275.00 kcal240.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal71.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal310.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal294.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Tree fruit

Season

Summer
Summer

Varieties

Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark purple
Pink, Purple, Red

Inside Color

Light Green
Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Grainy

Taste

Sweet
Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Origin

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Caucasus

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam

Soil pH

4.5-5.55.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Cold

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.
  • In china, plums are used for production of wine.
  • A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
  • Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Japan
China

Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
United Kingdom

Top Exporter

Chile
Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus
Prunus domestica

Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Prunus domestica

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. domestica

Generic Group

Heath
Rose

Difference Between Bilberry and Plum

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Plum with peel is 44.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Plum 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 Plum is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Plum belongs to Rosaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.