We might think that Bilberry and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Bilberry and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Bilberry and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Red Currant with peel is 44.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Red Currant 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 Bilberry and Red Currant is Ericales and Saxifragales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.