Bilberry

Cloudberry

Bilberry and Cloudberry

Bilberry

Cloudberry

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Benefits

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

General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Side Effects

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

Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

11.50 g8.60 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.80 g5.30 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

0.00 g7.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.70 g2.40 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.28

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.08 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.07 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg0.90 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.03 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg158.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg2.32 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg5.40 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.50 g0.80 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

103.00 mg194.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.80 mg0.70 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

3.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

15.00 mg18.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

7.00 mg6.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

9.00 mg35.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

3.30 mg0.65 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg0.08 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

48.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

60.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

0.20 g87.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

87.10 g1.20 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal51.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal47.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

32.00 kcal43.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

275.00 kcal200.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal43.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal61.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal50.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal280.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Season

Summer

Winter

Varieties

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

Rubus chamaemorus, Rubus arcticus, Rubus hudsonicus, Rubus nivalis

Seedless Variety

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Color

Dark purple

Orange, Pink, Yellow

Inside Color

Light Green

Orange

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Sweet-Sour

Origin

Arctic Tundra

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated

Loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-5.53.5-5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold

Cold, Warm

Facts

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.

Cloudberry is also called as bakeapple, knotberry , knoutberry, aqpik or low bush salmonberry.
In Nordic countries, cloudberries are used to make traditional liqueurs.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Japan

Norway

Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

Norway

Top Exporter

Chile

Finland

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus

Rubus chamaemorus

Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Rubus Chamaemorus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

Order

Ericales

Rosales

Family

Ericaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Vaccinium

Rubus

Species

Vaccinium myrtillus

R. chamaemorus

Generic Group

Heath

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Difference Between Bilberry and Cloudberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Cloudberry with peel is 44.00 kcal and 51.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Cloudberry 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 Cloudberry is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Cloudberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Cloudberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. chamaemorus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.