Pear and Bilberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Not Available
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
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)
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
100 g
Carbs
15.23 g
26
11.50 g
99+
Fiber
3.10 g
19
2.80 g
22
Sugar
9.75 g
24
0.00 g
99+
Protein
0.36 g
99+
0.70 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.00 mcg
36
1.08 mcg
35
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
33
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg
99+
0.58 mg
28
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.05 mg
99+
0.16 mg
38
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.06 mg
29
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
4.30 mg
99+
44.00 mg
18
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.12 mg
35
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.40 mcg
16
4.00 mcg
18
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
44.00 mcg
23
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
5.10 mg
24
0.00 mg
32
Fat
0.14 g
39
0.50 g
18
Minerals
Potassium
116.00 mg
99+
103.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.18 mg
99+
0.80 mg
16
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
9.00 mg
35
15.00 mg
26
Magnesium
7.00 mg
28
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
9.00 mg
39
Manganese
0.05 mg
99+
3.30 mg
1
Copper
0.08 mg
27
0.11 mg
19
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
1.00 mg
37
Not Available
Omega 6s
93.00 mg
20
Not Available
Sterol
Phytosterol
8.00 mg
10
Not Available
Water Content
83.96 g
99+
0.20 g
99+
Ash
0.32 g
37
87.10 g
1
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal
19
44.00 kcal
29
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
75.00 kcal
14
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
21
164.00 kcal
32
Calories in Pie
282.00 kcal
27
293.00 kcal
21
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Summer
Varieties
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
White
Light Green
Shape
Pear
Round
Texture
Grainy
Juicy
Taste
Crunchy, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
China, Japan
Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Moist, Well-aerated
Soil pH
5-7.5
4.5-5.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
Cold
Facts
Facts about
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
- 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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Japan
Other Countries
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Chile
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Not Available
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Ericales
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Pyrus
Vaccinium
Species
P. communis
Vaccinium myrtillus
Generic Group
Rose
Heath
Difference Between Pear and Bilberry
We might think that Pear and Bilberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pear and Bilberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pear and Bilberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pear and Bilberry with peel is 57.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pear and Bilberry 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 Pear and Bilberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Pear belongs to Rosaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
