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Bilberry and Raspberry


Raspberry and Bilberry


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  
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)  
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  
100 g  

Carbs
11.50 g  
99+
11.94 g  
99+

Fiber
2.80 g  
22
6.50 g  
6

Sugar
0.00 g  
99+
4.42 g  
99+

Protein
0.70 g  
99+
1.20 g  
19

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06  
21
0.10  
15

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.08 mcg  
35
2.00 mcg  
33

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg  
31
0.03 mg  
30

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg  
30
0.04 mg  
24

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.58 mg  
28
0.60 mg  
26

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg  
38
0.33 mg  
11

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg  
29
0.06 mg  
32

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg  
29
21.00 mcg  
13

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
44.00 mg  
18
26.20 mg  
35

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg  
99+
0.87 mg  
12

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.00 mcg  
18
7.80 mcg  
10

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg  
36
136.00 mcg  
7

Choline
0.00 mg  
32
12.30 mg  
3

Fat
0.50 g  
18
0.65 g  
12

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
103.00 mg  
99+
151.00 mg  
99+

Iron
0.80 mg  
16
0.69 mg  
18

Sodium
3.00 mg  
17
1.00 mg  
20

Calcium
15.00 mg  
26
25.00 mg  
18

Magnesium
7.00 mg  
28
22.00 mg  
11

Zinc
0.10 mg  
23
0.42 mg  
6

Phosphorus
9.00 mg  
39
29.00 mg  
18

Manganese
3.30 mg  
1
0.67 mg  
5

Copper
0.11 mg  
19
0.09 mg  
24

Selenium
0.00 mcg  
17
0.20 mcg  
15

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
Not Available  
126.00 mg  
5

Omega 6s
Not Available  
249.00 mg  
7

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
0.20 g  
99+
85.75 g  
35

Ash
87.10 g  
1
0.46 g  
29

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal  
29
53.00 kcal  
21

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available  
Not Available  

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available  
52.00 kcal  
13

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available  
363.00 kcal  
9

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available  
91.00 kcal  
8

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
75.00 kcal  
14
68.00 kcal  
18

Calories in Jam
164.00 kcal  
32
150.00 kcal  
33

Calories in Pie
293.00 kcal  
21
169.00 kcal  
99+

Characteristics

Type
Berry  
Berry  

Season
Summer  
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
No  
No  

Color
Dark purple  
Black, Purple, Red, Yellow  

Inside Color
Light Green  
Pink  

Shape
Round  
Conical  

Texture
Juicy  
Juicy  

Taste
Sweet  
Sweet  

Origin
Unknown  
Europe, North Asia  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Moist, Well-aerated  
Sandy loam  

Soil pH
4.5-5.5  
5.8-6.5  

Climatic Conditions
Cold  
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  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
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  
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  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
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.

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