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Bilberry and Cranberry

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, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

11.50 g12.20 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.80 g4.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

0.00 g4.04 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.70 g0.39 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.03
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.08 mcg3.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.01 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.06 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg1.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg13.30 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg1.20 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg5.10 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg91.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg5.50 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.50 g0.13 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

103.00 mg85.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.80 mg0.25 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

15.00 mg8.00 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 mg13.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

3.30 mg0.36 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.06 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 mg22.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

60.00 mg33.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg12.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

0.20 g87.13 g
0 95.23
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Ash

87.10 g0.20 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal46.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal46.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

32.00 kcal42.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

275.00 kcal308.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal151.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal54.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal150.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal164.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry

Season

Summer
Autumn

Varieties

Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark purple
Red

Inside Color

Light Green
White

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Bitter, Tart

Origin

-
North America

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-5.54.5-5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

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.
  • 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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Japan
United States of America

Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine

Top Importer

United States of America
Europe

Top Exporter

Chile
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus
Vaccinium Macrocarpon

Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Oxycoccus macrocarpus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Ericales
Ericales

Family

Ericaceae
Ericaceae

Genus

Vaccinium
Vaccinium

Species

Vaccinium myrtillus
Vaccinium macrocarpon

Generic Group

Heath
Heath

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 43.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal 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.