Bilberry

Red Currant

Bilberry and Red Currant

Bilberry

Red Currant

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Health Benefits

General Benefits

Skin Benefits

Hair Benefits

Allergy Symptoms

Side Effects

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Nutrition

Serving Size

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Protein to Carb Ratio

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

Lycopene

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

Choline

Fat

Potassium

Iron

Sodium

Calcium

Magnesium

Zinc

Phosphorus

Manganese

Copper

Selenium

Omega 3s

Omega 6s

Phytosterol

Water Content

Ash

Calories

Serving Size

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Calories in Frozen Form

Calories in Dried Form

Calories in Canned Form

Calories in Juice

Calories in Jam

Calories in Pie

Characteristics

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Varieties

Seedless Variety

Color

Inside Color

Shape

Texture

Taste

Origin

Grows on

Soil Type

Soil pH

Climatic Conditions

Facts

Facts about

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

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Top Exporter

Scientific Name

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Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems

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

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

Prevents hair loss

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

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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)

100 g

11.50 g

2.80 g

0.00 g

0.70 g

0.06

1.08 mcg

0.03 mg

0.58 mg

0.16 mg

0.06 mg

6.00 mcg

44.00 mg

0.00 mg

4.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

0.00 mg

0.50 g

103.00 mg

0.80 mg

3.00 mg

15.00 mg

7.00 mg

0.10 mg

9.00 mg

3.30 mg

0.11 mg

0.00 mcg

48.00 mg

60.00 mg

20.00 mg

0.20 g

87.10 g

100 g

44.00 kcal

43.00 kcal

32.00 kcal

275.00 kcal

43.00 kcal

75.00 kcal

164.00 kcal

293.00 kcal

Berry

Summer

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

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Dark purple

Light Green

Round

Juicy

Sweet

Trees

Moist, Well-aerated

4.5-5.5

Cold

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.

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Japan

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

United States of America

Chile

Vaccinium myrtillus

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Eukarya

Plantae

Tracheobionta

Magnoliophyta

Magnoliopsida

Dillenhidae

Ericales

Ericaceae

Vaccinium

Vaccinium myrtillus

Heath

Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Protects hair

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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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)

100 g

13.80 g

4.30 g

7.37 g

1.40 g

0.10

2.00 mcg

0.04 mg

0.05 mg

0.10 mg

0.06 mg

0.07 mg

8.00 mcg

41.00 mg

0.10 mg

11.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

47.00 mcg

7.60 mg

0.20 g

275.00 mg

1.00 mg

33.00 mg

13.00 mg

0.23 mg

44.00 mg

0.19 mg

0.11 mg

0.60 mcg

35.00 mg

53.00 mg

10.00 mg

83.95 g

0.66 g

100 g

56.00 kcal

308.00 kcal

56.00 kcal

70.00 kcal

165.00 kcal

260.00 kcal

Berry

Summer

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

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Red

Round

Juicy

Sour, Tart

Europe

Trees

Moist, Well-drained

6-7

Cold

The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.

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Russia

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Germany

Russia

Ribes rubrum

Ribes Rubrum

Eukarya

Plantae

Tracheobionta

Magnoliophyta

Magnoliopsida

Rosidae

Saxifragales

Grossulariaceae

Ribes

R. rubrum

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Bilberry and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Red Currant with peel is and and the amount of calories without peel is and respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is and respectively. Bilberry belongs to family and Red Currant belongs to family. Bilberry belongs to genus of species and Red Currant belongs to genus of species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.