Bilberry and Raspberry

Bilberry

Raspberry

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, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces blood circulation problems

General Benefits

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss

Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Acts as moisturizer, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Not Available

Breathing difficulty, Eczema, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes, Wheezing

Side Effects

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

Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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)

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

11.50 g

99+

11.94 g

99+

Fiber

2.80 g

6.50 g

Sugar

0.00 g

99+

4.42 g

99+

Protein

0.70 g

99+

1.20 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.06

0.10

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.08 mcg

2.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg

0.04 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg

0.60 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg

0.33 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg

21.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg

26.20 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg

99+

0.87 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg

7.80 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg

136.00 mcg

Choline

0.00 mg

12.30 mg

Fat

0.50 g

0.65 g

Minerals

Potassium

103.00 mg

99+

151.00 mg

99+

Iron

0.80 mg

0.69 mg

Sodium

3.00 mg

1.00 mg

Calcium

15.00 mg

25.00 mg

Magnesium

7.00 mg

22.00 mg

Zinc

0.10 mg

0.42 mg

Phosphorus

9.00 mg

29.00 mg

Manganese

3.30 mg

0.67 mg

Copper

0.11 mg

0.09 mg

Selenium

0.00 mcg

0.20 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

Not Available

126.00 mg

Omega 6s

Not Available

249.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

0.20 g

99+

85.75 g

Ash

87.10 g

0.46 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal

53.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

52.00 kcal

Calories in Dried Form

Not Available

363.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

91.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal

68.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal

150.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal

169.00 kcal

99+

Characteristics

Type

Berry

Season

Summer

Varieties

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

Amity, August Red, Boyne, Canby, Caroline, Comet, Dinkum, Dorman Red, Latham, Meeker, Black Hawk, Hayda, Lauren, Meeker and Latham

Seedless Variety

Color

Dark purple

Black, Purple, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Light Green

Pink

Shape

Round

Conical

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

Unknown

Europe, North Asia

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated

Sandy loam

Soil pH

4.5-5.5

5.8-6.5

Climatic Conditions

Cold

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.

There are more than 200 varieties of raspberries.
In USA, 90% of the raspberries are grown in Washington, California and Oregon.
They do not ripe after they are picked.
A raspberry contain 100 to 120 seeds.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Japan

Russia

Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

Azerbaijan, Canada, Mexico, Poland, Serbia, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Chile

Poland

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus

Rubus Idaeus

Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

Order

Ericales

Rosales

Family

Ericaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Vaccinium

Rubus

Species

Vaccinium myrtillus

R. idaeus

Generic Group

Heath

Rose

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Difference Between Bilberry and Raspberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Raspberry with peel is 44.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Raspberry 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 Raspberry is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Raspberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Raspberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. idaeus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.