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

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress, Treatment of dysentary, Treatment of skin Diseases

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Promotes longer and healthier hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Not Available

Facial muscle tension, Pressure in sinus, Respiratory congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Tingling sensation in wrist and face

1.5 Side Effects

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

Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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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)

Best if taken as a breakfast (or 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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

11.50 g9.60 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g0.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

0.00 g4.90 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.70 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.15

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.08 mcg11.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.02 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 mg0.65 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.28 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.03 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg25.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg21.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg1.17 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg19.80 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg118.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

0.00 mg8.52 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.50 g0.50 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

103.00 mg162.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.80 mg0.62 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

15.00 mg29.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

7.00 mg20.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.53 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

9.00 mg22.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

3.30 mg0.65 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.11 mg0.17 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.00 mcg0.40 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

NA94.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

NA186.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

0.20 g88.20 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

87.10 g0.40 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal43.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA64.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA325.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA92.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal38.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

293.00 kcalNA

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

4.2 Season

Summer

Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Prime Ark, Prime Jim, Illini Hardy, Kiowa, Shawnee, Apache, Arapaho, Chester, Hull, Natchez, Navaho and Triple Crown and Von

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark purple

Purplish black

4.6 Inside Color

Light Green

Magenta

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Juicy, Sweet

4.10 Origin

Unknown

Asia, Europe, North America, South America

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-5.55.5-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold

Dry, Warm to hot climate

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.

There are around 2000 varieties of blackberries throughout the world.
80-85 degrees is the ideal temperature for its production.
Leaves of blackberry tree are used to treat sore throats and mild inflammation of the gums.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Japan

United States of America

5.3.2 Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Chile

Mexico

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus

Rubus Fruticosus

6.2 Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus

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

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Ericales

Rosales

7.8 Family

Ericaceae

Rosaceae

7.9 Genus

Vaccinium

Rubus

7.10 Species

Vaccinium myrtillus

Rubus fruticosus

7.11 Generic Group

Heath

Rose

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Difference Between Bilberry and Blackberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Blackberry with peel is 44.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Blackberry 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 Blackberry is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Blackberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Blackberry belongs to Rubus genus of Rubus fruticosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.