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 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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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
Color
Dark purple
Green, Red
Inside Color
Light Green
Light Green
Origin
Unknown
Western Asia, Central Europe
Soil Type
Moist, Well-aerated
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm
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.
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
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Vitis vinifera
Synonym
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Family
Ericaceae
Vitaceae
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.