Bilberry

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Bilberry

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Not Available

1.5 Side Effects

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

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

✔ ✘

1.7 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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

11.50 g11.50 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

0.00 g0.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.70 g0.70 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.06

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.08 mcg1.08 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg0.58 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.16 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.06 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg44.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg4.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.50 g0.50 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

103.00 mg103.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.80 mg0.80 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

15.00 mg15.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

7.00 mg7.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

9.00 mg9.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

3.30 mg3.30 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.11 mg0.11 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

NANA

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

NANA

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

0.20 g0.20 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

87.10 g87.10 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal44.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NANA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal75.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal164.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal293.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

4.2 Season

Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark purple

4.6 Inside Color

Light Green

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-5.54.5-5.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

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.

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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

✔ ✘

5.2.3 Spirits

✔ ✘

5.2.4 Cocktails

✔ ✘

5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Japan

5.3.2 Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Chile

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus

6.2 Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Ericales

7.8 Family

Ericaceae

7.9 Genus

Vaccinium

7.10 Species

Vaccinium myrtillus

7.11 Generic Group

Heath

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Difference Between Bilberry and Bilberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Bilberry with peel is 44.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Bilberry 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 Bilberry and Bilberry is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.