Bilberry and Physalis
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, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
General Benefits
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Unknown
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Not Available
NA
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
11.50 g
99+
13.30 g
36
Fiber
2.80 g
22
0.50 g
40
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
3.90 g
99+
Protein
0.70 g
99+
2.30 g
8
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06
21
0.17
10
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.08 mcg
35
150.00 mcg
5
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.11 mg
3
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.58 mg
28
2.80 mg
1
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg
38
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
29
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
44.00 mg
18
28.00 mg
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg
99+
0.50 mg
19
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.00 mcg
18
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
Not Available
Choline
0.00 mg
32
2.00 mg
30
Fat
0.50 g
18
0.00 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
103.00 mg
99+
170.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.80 mg
16
1.30 mg
11
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
Not Available
Calcium
15.00 mg
26
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
7.00 mg
28
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
9.00 mg
39
39.00 mg
9
Manganese
3.30 mg
1
0.40 mg
9
Copper
0.11 mg
19
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Sterol
Water Content
0.20 g
99+
Not Available
Ash
87.10 g
1
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal
29
77.00 kcal
9
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
75.00 kcal
14
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
164.00 kcal
32
238.00 kcal
22
Calories in Pie
293.00 kcal
21
320.00 kcal
14
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark purple
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Light Green
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
NA
Origin
Unknown
Chile, Peru
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-aerated
NA
Soil pH
4.5-5.5
5-6.1
Climatic Conditions
Cold
NA
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.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Japan
NA
Other Countries
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Chile
Colombia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Ericales
Solanales
Family
Ericaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Physalis
Species
Vaccinium myrtillus
Physalis
Generic Group
Heath
Not Available
Difference Between Bilberry and Physalis
We might think that Bilberry and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Bilberry and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Bilberry and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Physalis with peel is 44.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Physalis belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Bilberry and Physalis is Ericales and Solanales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
