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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
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, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
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, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
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Side Effects

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

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)
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

11.42 g11.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.40 g2.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.92 g0.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.70 g0.70 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.06
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

17.00 mcg1.08 mcg
0 681
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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)

0.42 mg0.58 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg0.16 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg0.06 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

5.00 mcg6.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.50 mg44.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.26 mg0.00 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

6.40 mcg4.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

73.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

1.90 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.28 g0.50 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

157.00 mg103.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.17 mg0.80 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

0.00 mg3.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

6.00 mg15.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg7.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

16.00 mg9.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.05 mg3.30 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg48.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

44.00 mg60.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

7.00 mg20.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

87.02 g0.20 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.40 g87.10 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

46.00 kcal44.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

46.00 kcal43.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

49.00 kcal32.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

240.00 kcal275.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal43.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

71.00 kcal75.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

310.00 kcal164.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

294.00 kcal293.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Berry

Season

Summer
Summer

Varieties

Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry

Seedless Variety

Color

Pink, Purple, Red
Dark purple

Inside Color

Yellow
Light Green

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Grainy
Juicy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sweet

Origin

Caucasus
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Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Moist, Well-aerated

Soil pH

5.5-6.54.5-5.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Cold

Facts

Facts about

  • In china, plums are used for production of wine.
  • A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
  • Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Japan

Other Countries

Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

Top Importer

United Kingdom
United States of America

Top Exporter

Chile
Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus domestica
Vaccinium myrtillus

Synonym

Prunus domestica
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

Prunus
Vaccinium

Species

P. domestica
Vaccinium myrtillus

Generic Group

Rose
Heath

Difference Between Plum and Bilberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Plum and Bilberry with peel is 46.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 46.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Plum 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 Plum and Bilberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Plum belongs to Rosaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.