Bilberry and Grape
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, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of migraine
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Might slow down the process of blood clotting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
No
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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, 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
100 g
Carbs
11.50 g
99+
18.10 g
17
Fiber
2.80 g
22
0.90 g
37
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
15.48 g
7
Protein
0.70 g
99+
0.72 g
40
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06
21
0.04
24
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.08 mcg
35
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.07 mg
12
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.07 mg
12
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.58 mg
28
0.19 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg
38
0.05 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
29
0.09 mg
17
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
44.00 mg
18
3.20 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg
99+
0.19 mg
30
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.00 mcg
18
14.60 mcg
7
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
72.00 mcg
20
Choline
0.00 mg
32
5.60 mg
22
Fat
0.50 g
18
0.16 g
37
Minerals
Potassium
103.00 mg
99+
191.00 mg
39
Iron
0.80 mg
16
0.36 mg
31
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
15.00 mg
26
10.00 mg
34
Magnesium
7.00 mg
28
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
9.00 mg
39
20.00 mg
25
Manganese
3.30 mg
1
0.07 mg
37
Copper
0.11 mg
19
0.13 mg
15
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
11.00 mg
29
Omega 6s
Not Available
37.00 mg
39
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
4.00 mg
14
Water Content
0.20 g
99+
80.50 g
99+
Ash
87.10 g
1
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal
29
69.00 kcal
14
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
104.00 kcal
4
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
250.00 kcal
29
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
76.00 kcal
12
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
75.00 kcal
14
61.00 kcal
21
Calories in Jam
164.00 kcal
32
260.00 kcal
14
Calories in Pie
293.00 kcal
21
283.00 kcal
26
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Summer
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz and Zinfandel
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Dark purple
Green, Red
Inside Color
Light Green
Light Green
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Unknown
Western Asia, Central Europe
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-aerated
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
4.5-5.5
5.5-6.5
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.
- If left alone, a grapevine can spread 50 feet and even more.
- There are more than 8,000 varieties of grape worldwide.
- They are available in 7 different colors: red, green, white, black, purple, blue and golden.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Japan
Spain
Other Countries
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Chile, France, Iran, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Chile
Chile
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Vitis vinifera
Synonym
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Vitales
Family
Ericaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Vitis
Species
Vaccinium myrtillus
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Heath
Grape
Difference Between Bilberry and Grape
We might think that Bilberry and Grape are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Bilberry and Grape Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Bilberry and Grape is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Grape with peel is 44.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Grape 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 Grape is Ericales and Vitales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Grape belongs to Vitaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Grape belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
