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, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Not Available
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
11.50 g3.63 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.80 g0.50 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
0.00 g1.67 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.70 g0.65 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.060.19
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.08 mcg5.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg0.03 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg0.03 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.58 mg0.10 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg0.26 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 mcg7.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
44.00 mg2.80 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg0.03 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.00 mcg16.40 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg23.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
0.00 mg6.00 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.50 g0.11 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
103.00 mg147.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.80 mg0.28 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
3.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
15.00 mg16.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
7.00 mg13.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.10 mg0.20 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
9.00 mg24.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
3.30 mg0.08 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.11 mg0.04 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.00 mcg0.30 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
NA5.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
NA28.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NA7.30 mg
0
87
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Water Content
0.20 g95.23 g
0
95.23
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Ash
87.10 g0.38 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal15.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NA12.00 kcal
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
NANA
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NANA
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
75.00 kcalNA
17
461
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Calories in Jam
164.00 kcalNA
49
420
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Calories in Pie
293.00 kcalNA
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable, Melon
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian
Seedless Variety
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Color
Dark purple
Dark green, Green
Inside Color
Light Green
White
Shape
Round
Cylindrical
Texture
Juicy
Crunchy
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Watery
Origin
Unknown
India
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-aerated
Loam
Soil pH
4.5-5.56-6.8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold
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.
- Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
- Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
- It is made up of 96% water.
- English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
Japan
China
Other Countries
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
France
Top Exporter
Chile
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Cucumis sativus
Synonym
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
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Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Ericales
Cucurbitales
Family
Ericaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Cucumis
Species
Vaccinium myrtillus
C. sativus
Generic Group
Heath
Not Available