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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
Not Available
  
Omega 6s
Not Available
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
36.00 kcal
  
99+
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
164.00 kcal
  
32
195.00 kcal
  
27
Calories in Pie
293.00 kcal
  
21
180.00 kcal
  
99+
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 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
  
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
  
Solanum betaceum
  
Synonym
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
  
tree tomato, genus Cyphomandra, Cyphomandra
  
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
  
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.