Watermelon and Bilberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
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, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
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, Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Not Available
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., 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
7.55 g
99+
11.50 g
99+
Fiber
0.40 g
99+
2.80 g
22
Sugar
6.20 g
99+
0.00 g
99+
Protein
0.61 g
99+
0.70 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
18
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
28.00 mcg
18
1.08 mcg
35
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
29
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
37
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.18 mg
99+
0.58 mg
28
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg
26
0.16 mg
38
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
40
0.06 mg
29
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg
32
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.10 mg
99+
44.00 mg
18
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.10 mcg
35
4.00 mcg
18
Lycopene
4,532.00 mcg
2
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
8.00 mcg
33
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
4.10 mg
27
0.00 mg
32
Fat
0.15 g
38
0.50 g
18
Minerals
Potassium
112.00 mg
99+
103.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.24 mg
99+
0.80 mg
16
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
7.00 mg
38
15.00 mg
26
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
11.00 mg
35
9.00 mg
39
Manganese
0.04 mg
99+
3.30 mg
1
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.11 mg
19
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
Not Available
Omega 6s
50.00 mg
32
Not Available
Sterol
Phytosterol
2.00 mg
15
Not Available
Water Content
91.45 g
6
0.20 g
99+
Ash
0.25 g
39
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
30.00 kcal
23
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
340.00 kcal
12
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
30.00 kcal
38
75.00 kcal
14
Calories in Jam
252.00 kcal
18
164.00 kcal
32
Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal
99+
293.00 kcal
21
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Melon
Berry
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Dark purple
Inside Color
Red
Light Green
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crispy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Southern Africa
Unknown
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Moist, Well-aerated
Soil pH
6-6.8
4.5-5.5
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Cold
Facts
Facts about
- Watermelon contain 91% of water.
- In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
- Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
- There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
- 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
China
Japan
Other Countries
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Top Importer
Germany
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Chile
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrullus Lanatus
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Citrullus vulgaris
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Cucurbitales
Ericales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Citrullus
Vaccinium
Species
C. lanatus
Vaccinium myrtillus
Generic Group
Gourd
Heath
Difference Between Watermelon and Bilberry
We might think that Watermelon and Bilberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Watermelon and Bilberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Watermelon and Bilberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Bilberry with peel is Not Available and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Watermelon 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 Watermelon and Bilberry is Cucurbitales and Ericales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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