Purple Mangosteen

Bilberry

Purple Mangosteen and Bilberry

Purple Mangosteen

Bilberry

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment

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, Digestive aid

Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections

Skin Benefits

Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts

Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Side Effects

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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

Carbs

15.60 g11.50 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.30 g2.80 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

15.60 g0.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.50 g0.70 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.06

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

10.00 mcg1.08 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.29 mg0.58 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.03 mg0.16 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.06 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.03 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

7.20 mg44.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.21 mg0.00 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg4.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.50 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

48.00 mg103.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.17 mg0.80 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

7.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

5.49 mg15.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

13.90 mg7.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

9.21 mg9.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.10 mg3.30 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.07 mg0.11 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-48.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

10.00 mg60.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

-20.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

81.00 g0.20 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.70 g87.10 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal44.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

73.00 kcal43.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

73.00 kcal32.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

316.00 kcal275.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 kcal43.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal75.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal164.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal293.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tropical

Berry

Season

Winter

Summer

Varieties

Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen

Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry

Seedless Variety

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Color

Purple

Dark purple

Inside Color

White

Light Green

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated

Soil pH

5-64.5-5.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold

Facts

Facts about

Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.

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

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Japan

Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Thailand

Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Garcinia mangostana

Vaccinium myrtillus

Synonym

Garcinia mangostana

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Order

Malpighiales

Ericales

Family

Clusiaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Garcinia

Vaccinium

Species

G. mangostana

Vaccinium myrtillus

Generic Group

Heath

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Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Bilberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Bilberry with peel is 63.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen and Bilberry is Malpighiales and Ericales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.