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Bilberry and Purple Mangosteen

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
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment

General Benefits

Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss
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Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

-
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Side Effects

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
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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 g15.60 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.80 g2.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

0.00 g15.60 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.70 g0.50 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.03
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.08 mcg10.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.05 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 mg0.03 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.04 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg0.03 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg7.20 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg0.21 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg0.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.50 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

103.00 mg48.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.80 mg0.17 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg7.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

15.00 mg5.49 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg13.90 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.12 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

9.00 mg9.21 mg
0 113
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Manganese

3.30 mg0.10 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.07 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

48.00 mg-
0 318
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Omega 6s

60.00 mg10.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg-
0 87
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Water Content

0.20 g81.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

87.10 g0.70 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal73.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

32.00 kcal73.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

275.00 kcal316.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal73.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal65.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal220.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal300.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Tropical

Season

Summer
Winter

Varieties

Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark purple
Purple

Inside Color

Light Green
White

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
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Origin

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Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated
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Soil pH

4.5-5.55-6
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
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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.
Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Japan
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Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
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Top Importer

United States of America
United States of America

Top Exporter

Chile
Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus
Garcinia mangostana

Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Garcinia mangostana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Subclass

Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Ericales
Malpighiales

Family

Ericaceae
Clusiaceae

Genus

Vaccinium
Garcinia

Species

Vaccinium myrtillus
G. mangostana

Generic Group

Heath
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Difference Between Bilberry and Purple Mangosteen

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 44.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Ericales and Malpighiales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.