Bilberry and Tamarillo
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
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.
