Bilberry

Blueberry

Bilberry and Blueberry

Bilberry

Blueberry

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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

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Not Available

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

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

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction

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)

As a snack in the late afternoon, 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 g14.49 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g2.40 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

0.00 g9.96 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.70 g0.74 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.05

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.08 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg0.42 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.12 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.05 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 mg9.70 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg0.57 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg19.30 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg80.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

0.00 mg6.00 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.50 g0.33 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

103.00 mg77.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.80 mg0.28 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

15.00 mg6.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

7.00 mg6.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.16 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

9.00 mg12.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

3.30 mg0.34 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.11 mg0.06 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.00 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

NA58.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

NA88.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA26.40 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

0.20 g84.21 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

87.10 g0.24 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal57.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA51.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA325.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA88.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal50.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal250.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal245.00 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

Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark purple

Blue, Indigo

4.6 Inside Color

Light Green

Greyish-white

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Unknown

North America

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated

Porous, Well-drained

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.

National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.

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

Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland

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

Not Available

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

V. myrtillus

7.11 Generic Group

Heath

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Difference Between Bilberry and Blueberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Blueberry with peel is 44.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Blueberry 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 Blueberry is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.