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Bilberry and Pomegranate

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, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation

General Benefits

Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

-
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching

Side Effects

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling

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)
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 g18.70 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.80 g4.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

0.00 g13.67 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.70 g1.67 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.09
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 mg0.07 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg0.29 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.38 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.08 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg38.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg10.20 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg0.60 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg16.40 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 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.50 g1.17 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

103.00 mg236.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.80 mg0.30 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg3.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

15.00 mg10.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg12.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.35 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

9.00 mg36.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

3.30 mg0.12 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.16 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.50 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 mg79.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg24.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

0.20 g77.93 g
0 95.23
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Ash

87.10 g0.53 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal83.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal83.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

32.00 kcal83.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

275.00 kcal366.66 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal83.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal60.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal210.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal360.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Tree fruit

Season

Summer
Autumn

Varieties

Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark purple
Dark red, Light pink-red

Inside Color

Light Green
Red

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Juicy, Sweet

Origin

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India, Iran

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated
Clay, Sand

Soil pH

4.5-5.55.5-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Cold, Dry, Hot

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.
  • Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
  • It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
  • In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
  • Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Japan
Iran

Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan

Top Importer

United States of America
Europe

Top Exporter

Chile
India

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus
Punica granatum

Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Punica malus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Ericales
Myrtales

Family

Ericaceae
Lythraceae

Genus

Vaccinium
Punica

Species

Vaccinium myrtillus
P. granatum

Generic Group

Heath
Pomegranate

Difference Between Bilberry and Pomegranate

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Pomegranate with peel is 44.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Pomegranate belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Bilberry and Pomegranate is Ericales and Myrtales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.