Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents Urinary Tract Infection
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, 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
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Abdominal pains, Diarrhea, Lightheadedness, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swallowing difficulties, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
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Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Dizziness, Stomach pain
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Citrus, Tropical
Berry
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Chandler, Cocktail, Cuban Shaddock, Hirado Buntan, Honey, Jaffa Red, Mato Buntan, Pomelit, Reinking, Siamese Sweet and Sweetie
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Color
Green, Pink, Red, Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Light Green
Origin
Malaysia, South-Eastern Asia, Thailand
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Moist, Well-aerated
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold
Facts about
- Flowers of pomelo fruit are used to make perfumes.
- Pomelo tree wood is used for the manufacture of tool handles.
- Life of pomelo tree is around 10 years.
- Height of pomelo can be 15-20 feet.
- 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.
Other Countries
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Top Importer
Europe
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Chile
Botanical Name
Citrus maxima
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Citrus grandis
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Ericaceae
Species
C. maxima
Vaccinium myrtillus
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Heath
Difference Between Pomelo and Bilberry
We might think that Pomelo and Bilberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomelo and Bilberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomelo and Bilberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomelo and Bilberry with peel is 38.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 38.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pomelo 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 Pomelo and Bilberry is Sapindales and Ericales respectively. Pomelo belongs to Rutaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Pomelo belongs to Citrus genus of C. maxima species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.