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Bilberry and Gojiberry

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
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis

General Benefits

Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

-
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing

Side Effects

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
May interact with some drugs

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 g69.21 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.80 g8.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

0.00 g13.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.70 g14.07 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.20
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 mg0.10 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg1.30 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg0.00 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.00 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.00 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg19.20 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg0.00 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 g1.00 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

103.00 mg840.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.80 mg9.00 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg24.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

15.00 mg100.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg0.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg2.70 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

9.00 mg0.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

3.30 mg0.00 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg2.00 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg63.70 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 mg0.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

0.20 g0.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

87.10 g0.00 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal32.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal81.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

32.00 kcal90.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

275.00 kcal32.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal83.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal40.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal180.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal240.00 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
No Types

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark purple
Scarlet red

Inside Color

Light Green
Orange

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Tough

Taste

Sweet
Slightly bitter, Tart

Origin

-
-

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated
Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-5.56.8-8.1
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Cold, Hot

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.
  • Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
  • They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
  • This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Japan
China

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

United States of America
United States of America

Top Exporter

Chile
China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus
Lycium barbarum

Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Wolfberry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Subclass

Dillenhidae
Asteridae

Order

Ericales
Solanales

Family

Ericaceae
Solanaceae

Genus

Vaccinium
Lycium

Species

Vaccinium myrtillus
L. barbarum

Generic Group

Heath
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Difference Between Bilberry and Gojiberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Gojiberry with peel is 44.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 81.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry is Ericales and Solanales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.