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Bilberry and Tamarillo


Tamarillo and Bilberry


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, Improves eye vision, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure   

General Benefits
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections   
Cures inflamed tonsils, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level   

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage   
Anti-aging benefits, Protects skin from oxidative stress   

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss   
Protects hair   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Not Available   
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing   

Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain   
Heart burn   

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)   
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
11.50 g   
99+
3.80 g   
99+

Fiber
2.80 g   
22
3.30 g   
18

Sugar
0.00 g   
99+
1.00 g   
99+

Protein
0.70 g   
99+
2.00 g   
10

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06   
21
0.52   
1

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.08 mcg   
35
1.48 mcg   
34

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg   
31
0.04 mg   
22

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg   
30
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.58 mg   
28
0.27 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg   
38
0.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg   
29
0.20 mg   
8

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg   
29
4.00 mcg   
31

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
44.00 mg   
18
29.80 mg   
29

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg   
99+
2.09 mg   
3

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.00 mcg   
18
0.00 mcg   
36

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg   
36
0.00 mcg   
36

Choline
0.00 mg   
32
0.00 mg   
32

Fat
0.50 g   
18
0.36 g   
24

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
103.00 mg   
99+
321.00 mg   
16

Iron
0.80 mg   
16
0.57 mg   
22

Sodium
3.00 mg   
17
1.44 mg   
19

Calcium
15.00 mg   
26
10.70 mg   
33

Magnesium
7.00 mg   
28
20.60 mg   
13

Zinc
0.10 mg   
23
0.15 mg   
18

Phosphorus
9.00 mg   
39
38.90 mg   
10

Manganese
3.30 mg   
1
0.11 mg   
29

Copper
0.11 mg   
19
0.05 mg   
40

Selenium
0.00 mcg   
17
0.10 mcg   
16

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
38

Omega 6s
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available   
0.00 mg   
16

Water Content
0.20 g   
99+
84.00 g   
40

Ash
87.10 g   
1
0.00 g   
99+

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal   
29
Not Available   

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
31.00 kcal   
22

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available   
36.00 kcal   
99+

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
80.00 kcal   
11

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
75.00 kcal   
14
72.00 kcal   
15

Calories in Jam
164.00 kcal   
32
195.00 kcal   
27

Calories in Pie
293.00 kcal   
21
180.00 kcal   
99+

Characteristics

Type
Berry   
Fruit vegetable   

Season
Summer   
All seasons   

Varieties
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry   
Tamarillo bold gold, Tamarillo red beau, Tamarillo tango and Tamarillo teds red   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Dark purple   
Orange, Red, Yellow   

Inside Color
Light Green   
Creamy Yellow   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Juicy   
Fleshy   

Taste
Sweet   
Tangy, Tart   

Origin
Unknown   
South Africa   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Moist, Well-aerated   
Sandy loam, Well-drained   

Soil pH
4.5-5.5   
5.8-7   

Climatic Conditions
Cold   
Rainfall, 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.
  
  • Up until 1967, tamarillos were referred to as tree tomatoes.
  • The name tamarillo is derived from Maori word 'tama' which means leadership and rillo from spanish word 'amarillo' which means yellow.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
No   

Spirits
Yes   
No   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Japan   
New Zealand   

Other Countries
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden   
Australia, Chile, Colombia, Malaysia, Peru, Philippines   

Top Importer
United States of America   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
Chile   
New Zealand   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus   
Solanum betaceum   

Synonym
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry   
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Dillenhidae   
Asteridae   

Order
Ericales   
Solanales   

Family
Ericaceae   
Solanaceae   

Genus
Vaccinium   
Solanum   

Species
Vaccinium myrtillus   
Solanum betaceum   

Generic Group
Heath   
Nightshade   

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Difference Between Bilberry and Tamarillo

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Tamarillo with peel is 44.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 31.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Tamarillo 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 Tamarillo is Ericales and Solanales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Tamarillo belongs to Solanaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Tamarillo belongs to Solanum genus of Solanum betaceum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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