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Plum and Bilberry


Bilberry and Plum


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  
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, 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 g  
99+
11.50 g  
99+

Fiber
1.40 g  
32
2.80 g  
22

Sugar
9.92 g  
22
0.00 g  
99+

Protein
0.70 g  
99+
0.70 g  
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06  
21
0.06  
21

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
17.00 mcg  
22
1.08 mcg  
35

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg  
33
0.03 mg  
31

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg  
33
0.03 mg  
30

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg  
35
0.58 mg  
28

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg  
99+
0.16 mg  
38

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg  
99+
0.06 mg  
29

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
5.00 mcg  
30
6.00 mcg  
29

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.50 mg  
99+
44.00 mg  
18

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.26 mg  
26
0.00 mg  
99+

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
6.40 mcg  
12
4.00 mcg  
18

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
73.00 mcg  
19
0.00 mcg  
36

Choline
1.90 mg  
31
0.00 mg  
32

Fat
0.28 g  
29
0.50 g  
18

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
157.00 mg  
99+
103.00 mg  
99+

Iron
0.17 mg  
99+
0.80 mg  
16

Sodium
0.00 mg  
21
3.00 mg  
17

Calcium
6.00 mg  
39
15.00 mg  
26

Magnesium
7.00 mg  
28
7.00 mg  
28

Zinc
0.10 mg  
23
0.10 mg  
23

Phosphorus
16.00 mg  
29
9.00 mg  
39

Manganese
0.05 mg  
99+
3.30 mg  
1

Copper
0.06 mg  
39
0.11 mg  
19

Selenium
0.00 mcg  
17
0.00 mcg  
17

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg  
38
Not Available  

Omega 6s
44.00 mg  
36
Not Available  

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
7.00 mg  
12
Not Available  

Water Content
87.02 g  
26
0.20 g  
99+

Ash
0.40 g  
33
87.10 g  
1

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
46.00 kcal  
27
44.00 kcal  
29

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available  
Not Available  

Calories in Frozen Form
49.00 kcal  
16
Not Available  

Calories in Dried Form
240.00 kcal  
34
Not Available  

Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal  
17
Not Available  

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
71.00 kcal  
16
75.00 kcal  
14

Calories in Jam
310.00 kcal  
9
164.00 kcal  
32

Calories in Pie
294.00 kcal  
20
293.00 kcal  
21

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
Yes  
No  

Color
Pink, Purple, Red  
Dark purple  

Inside Color
Yellow  
Light Green  

Shape
Round  
Round  

Texture
Grainy  
Juicy  

Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart  
Sweet  

Origin
Caucasus  
Unknown  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam  
Moist, Well-aerated  

Soil pH
5.5-6.5  
4.5-5.5  

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
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

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
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
Prunus  
Vaccinium  

Species
P. domestica  
Vaccinium myrtillus  

Generic Group
Rose  
Heath  

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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 Not Available and Not Available 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.

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