Bilberry

Cranberry

Bilberry and Cranberry

Bilberry

Cranberry

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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, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

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

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Not Available

Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

1.5 Side Effects

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

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting

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)

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

11.50 g12.20 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g4.60 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

0.00 g4.04 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.70 g0.39 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.03

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 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.30 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 mcg1.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg13.30 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg1.20 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg5.10 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg91.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

0.00 mg5.50 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.50 g0.13 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

103.00 mg85.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.80 mg0.25 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

15.00 mg8.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

7.00 mg6.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

9.00 mg13.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

3.30 mg0.36 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

NA22.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

NA33.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

0.20 g87.13 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

87.10 g0.20 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal46.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA42.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA308.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA151.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal54.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal150.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal164.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

4.2 Season

Summer

Autumn

4.3 Varieties

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

Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark purple

Red

4.6 Inside Color

Light Green

White

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Bitter, Tart

4.10 Origin

Unknown

North America

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated

Clay, Sandy, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-5.54.5-5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold

Warm

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.

Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
Cranberries do not grow in water.

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

Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Chile

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus

Vaccinium Macrocarpon

6.2 Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Oxycoccus macrocarpus

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

Vaccinium macrocarpon

7.11 Generic Group

Heath

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Difference Between Bilberry and Cranberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Cranberry with peel is 44.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Cranberry 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 Cranberry is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.