Bilberry

Huckleberry

Bilberry and Huckleberry

Bilberry

Huckleberry

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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, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases

General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing

Side Effects

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

Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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)

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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

Carbs

11.50 g8.70 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.80 g3.60 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

0.00 g4.20 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.70 g0.40 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.05

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 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg0.30 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg2.80 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg2.32 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg3.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.50 g0.10 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

103.00 mg208.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.80 mg0.30 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

3.00 mg10.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

15.00 mg15.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

7.00 mg7.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.10 mg0.28 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

9.00 mg11.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

3.30 mg0.42 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg0.06 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.20 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 mg20.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

0.20 g90.70 g

0 95.23

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Ash

87.10 g0.10 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal37.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal52.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

32.00 kcal53.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

275.00 kcal349.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal58.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal55.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal420.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal372.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Season

Summer

Varieties

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

Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry

Seedless Variety

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Color

Dark purple

Blue, Purple, Purplish black

Inside Color

Light Green

Purple

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

North America

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated

Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-5.54-6

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold

Humid, 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.

"I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Japan

United States of America

Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

Canada

Top Importer

United States of America

Canada

Top Exporter

Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus

Gaylussacia brachycera

Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Vaccinium Corymbosum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Asteridae

Order

Ericales

Family

Ericaceae

Genus

Vaccinium

Gaylussacia

Species

Vaccinium myrtillus

G. brachycera

Generic Group

Heath

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Difference Between Bilberry and Huckleberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Huckleberry with peel is 44.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 52.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.