Date

Bilberry

Date and Bilberry

Date

Bilberry

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

75.03 g11.50 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

8.00 g2.80 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

63.35 g0.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

2.45 g0.70 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.06

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg1.08 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.07 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.27 mg0.58 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.59 mg0.16 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.17 mg0.06 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

19.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

0.40 mg44.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.00 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.70 mcg4.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

75.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

6.30 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.39 g0.50 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

656.00 mg103.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.02 mg0.80 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

39.00 mg15.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

43.00 mg7.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.29 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

62.00 mg9.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.26 mg3.30 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.21 mg0.11 mg

0 2

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Selenium

3.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

3.00 mg48.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

16.00 mg60.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg20.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

20.53 g0.20 g

0 95.23

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Ash

1.60 g87.10 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

282.00 kcal44.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

282.00 kcal43.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

282.00 kcal32.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

290.00 kcal275.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

282.00 kcal43.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

461.00 kcal75.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

384.00 kcal164.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

321.00 kcal293.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tropical

Berry

Season

Spring, Summer

Summer

Varieties

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry

Seedless Variety

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Color

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Dark purple

Inside Color

Brown

Light Green

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Iraq

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Moist, Well-aerated

Soil pH

8-104.5-5.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Hot, Warm

Cold

Facts

Facts about

Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.

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.

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

Egypt

Japan

Other Countries

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

Top Importer

India

United States of America

Top Exporter

United Arab Emirates

Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Phoenix Dactylifera

Vaccinium myrtillus

Synonym

Phoenix dactylifera

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Arecidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Arecales

Ericales

Family

Arecaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Phoenix

Vaccinium

Species

P. dactylifera

Vaccinium myrtillus

Generic Group

Palm

Heath

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Difference Between Date and Bilberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Date and Bilberry with peel is 282.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 282.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Date and Bilberry belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Date and Bilberry is Arecales and Ericales respectively. Date belongs to Arecaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.