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Bilberry and Tangerine


Tangerine 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  
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care  

General Benefits
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots  

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss  
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Not Available  
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing  

Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain  
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
Yes  
No  

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), Strictly avoid empty stomach  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
11.50 g  
99+
13.34 g  
35

Fiber
2.80 g  
22
1.80 g  
28

Sugar
0.00 g  
99+
10.58 g  
19

Protein
0.70 g  
99+
0.81 g  
36

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06  
21
0.06  
21

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.08 mcg  
35
34.00 mcg  
15

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg  
31
0.06 mg  
16

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg  
30
0.04 mg  
26

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.58 mg  
28
0.38 mg  
38

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg  
38
0.22 mg  
28

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg  
29
0.08 mg  
21

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg  
29
16.00 mcg  
19

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
44.00 mg  
18
26.70 mg  
34

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg  
99+
0.20 mg  
29

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
138.00 mcg  
6

Choline
0.00 mg  
32
10.20 mg  
6

Fat
0.50 g  
18
0.31 g  
27

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
103.00 mg  
99+
166.00 mg  
99+

Iron
0.80 mg  
16
0.15 mg  
99+

Sodium
3.00 mg  
17
0.00 mg  
21

Calcium
15.00 mg  
26
37.00 mg  
10

Magnesium
7.00 mg  
28
12.00 mg  
23

Zinc
0.10 mg  
23
0.07 mg  
26

Phosphorus
9.00 mg  
39
20.00 mg  
25

Manganese
3.30 mg  
1
0.04 mg  
99+

Copper
0.11 mg  
19
0.04 mg  
99+

Selenium
0.00 mcg  
17
0.10 mcg  
16

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
Not Available  
18.00 mg  
26

Omega 6s
Not Available  
48.00 mg  
34

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
0.20 g  
99+
85.17 g  
37

Ash
87.10 g  
1
0.38 g  
34

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  
53.00 kcal  
13

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available  
Not Available  

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available  
340.00 kcal  
12

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available  
61.00 kcal  
18

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
75.00 kcal  
14
43.00 kcal  
34

Calories in Jam
164.00 kcal  
32
50.00 kcal  
38

Calories in Pie
293.00 kcal  
21
370.00 kcal  
8

Characteristics

Type
Berry  
Citrus  

Season
Summer  
Winter  

Varieties
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry  
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Dark purple  
Orange  

Inside Color
Light Green  
Orange  

Shape
Round  
Round  

Texture
Juicy  
Succulent  

Taste
Sweet  
Sweet-Sour  

Origin
Unknown  
South-Eastern Asia  

Grows on
Trees  
Not Available  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Moist, Well-aerated  
Well-drained  

Soil pH
4.5-5.5  
6-7.5  

Climatic Conditions
Cold  
Sunny  

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.
  
  • It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
  • Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
  • Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Not Available  

Beer
Yes  
Not Available  

Spirits
Yes  
Not Available  

Cocktails
Yes  
Not Available  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Japan  
China  

Other Countries
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden  
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey  

Top Importer
United States of America  
China  

Top Exporter
Chile  
Spain  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus  
Citrus reticulata  

Synonym
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry  
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Dillenhidae  
Rosidae  

Order
Ericales  
Sapindales  

Family
Ericaceae  
Rutaceae  

Genus
Vaccinium  
Citrus  

Species
Vaccinium myrtillus  
C. reticulata  

Generic Group
Heath  
Citrus fruit  

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Difference Between Bilberry and Tangerine

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Tangerine with peel is 44.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Tangerine 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 Tangerine is Ericales and Sapindales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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