Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Color
Purple, Yellow
Blue, Indigo
Inside Color
Yellow
Greyish-white
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
North America
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Porous, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Frost free, Sunny, Warm
Cold
Facts about
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
Top Producer
Brazil
United States of America
Other Countries
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Top Importer
Brazil
United States of America
Top Exporter
Ecuador
Chile
Botanical Name
Passiflora edulis
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Vaccinium corymbosum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Malpighiales
Ericales
Family
Passifloraceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Passiflora
Vaccinium
Species
P. edulis
V. myrtillus
Generic Group
Passion Flower
Heath
Difference Between Passionfruit and Blueberry
We might think that Passionfruit and Blueberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Passionfruit and Blueberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Passionfruit and Blueberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Passionfruit and Blueberry with peel is 97.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 97.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Passionfruit and Blueberry 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 Passionfruit and Blueberry is Malpighiales and Ericales respectively. Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family and Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species and Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.