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Tamarind and Bilberry


Bilberry and Tamarind


Benefits

Health Benefits
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles 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
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain  
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, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, Treatment of dark spots  
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage  

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss  
Prevents hair loss  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting  
Not Available  

Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones  
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
No  
Yes  

Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach  
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
62.50 g  
4
11.50 g  
99+

Fiber
5.10 g  
10
2.80 g  
22

Sugar
57.40 g  
3
0.00 g  
99+

Protein
2.80 g  
4
0.70 g  
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04  
23
0.06  
21

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
30.00 mcg  
17
1.08 mcg  
35

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.43 mg  
1
0.03 mg  
31

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.15 mg  
4
0.03 mg  
30

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.94 mg  
2
0.58 mg  
28

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

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg  
26
0.06 mg  
29

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
14.00 mcg  
21
6.00 mcg  
29

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

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg  
37
0.00 mg  
99+

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.80 mcg  
22
4.00 mcg  
18

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg  
36
0.00 mcg  
36

Choline
8.60 mg  
8
0.00 mg  
32

Fat
0.60 g  
14
0.50 g  
18

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
628.00 mg  
4
103.00 mg  
99+

Iron
2.80 mg  
2
0.80 mg  
16

Sodium
28.00 mg  
2
3.00 mg  
17

Calcium
74.00 mg  
2
15.00 mg  
26

Magnesium
92.00 mg  
1
7.00 mg  
28

Zinc
0.10 mg  
23
0.10 mg  
23

Phosphorus
113.00 mg  
1
9.00 mg  
39

Manganese
0.10 mg  
31
3.30 mg  
1

Copper
0.00 mg  
99+
0.11 mg  
19

Selenium
1.30 mcg  
6
0.00 mcg  
17

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg  
38
Not Available  

Omega 6s
0.00 mg  
99+
Not Available  

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
0.00 mg  
16
Not Available  

Water Content
82.00 g  
99+
0.20 g  
99+

Ash
0.09 g  
99+
87.10 g  
1

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available  
44.00 kcal  
29

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
239.00 kcal  
2
Not Available  

Calories in Frozen Form
187.00 kcal  
1
Not Available  

Calories in Dried Form
128.00 kcal  
37
Not Available  

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available  
Not Available  

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
28.00 kcal  
39
75.00 kcal  
14

Calories in Jam
254.00 kcal  
17
164.00 kcal  
32

Calories in Pie
239.00 kcal  
39
293.00 kcal  
21

Characteristics

Type
Tropical  
Berry  

Season
Spring, Summer  
Summer  

Varieties
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari  
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Brown, Reddish-brown  
Dark purple  

Inside Color
Brown  
Light Green  

Shape
Curving Cylinder  
Round  

Texture
Tough  
Juicy  

Taste
Sour-Sweet  
Sweet  

Origin
Africa  
Unknown  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

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

Soil pH
5.6-6.5  
4.5-5.5  

Climatic Conditions
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate  
Cold  

Facts

Facts about
  • Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
  • African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
  • No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.
  
  • 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
No  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
India  
Japan  

Other Countries
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan  
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden  

Top Importer
United States of America  
United States of America  

Top Exporter
Thailand  
Chile  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica  
Vaccinium myrtillus  

Synonym
Tamarindo, tamarindus  
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Liliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Rosidae  
Dillenhidae  

Order
Fabales  
Ericales  

Family
Fabaceae  
Ericaceae  

Genus
Tamarindus  
Vaccinium  

Species
Tamarindus indica  
Vaccinium myrtillus  

Generic Group
Tamarind Sub  
Heath  

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Difference Between Tamarind and Bilberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tamarind and Bilberry with peel is Not Available and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 239.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tamarind and Bilberry belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Tamarind and Bilberry is Fabales and Ericales respectively. Tamarind belongs to Fabaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Tamarind belongs to Tamarindus genus of Tamarindus indica species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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