Bilberry

Red Currant

Bilberry and Red Currant

Bilberry

Red Currant

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1 Benefits

1.1 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, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

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

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Not Available

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

1.5 Side Effects

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

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

✔ ✘

1.6.2 Lactating Women

✔ ✘

1.7 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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

11.50 g13.80 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g4.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

0.00 g7.37 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.70 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.10

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.08 mcg2.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.06 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg41.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg11.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg47.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

0.00 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.50 g0.20 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

103.00 mg275.00 mg

42 840

1.12.4 Iron

0.80 mg1.00 mg

0.06 9

1.12.5 Sodium

3.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

1.12.6 Calcium

15.00 mg33.00 mg

1 100

1.12.7 Magnesium

7.00 mg13.00 mg

0 92

1.12.8 Zinc

0.10 mg0.23 mg

0 2.7

1.12.9 Phosphorus

9.00 mg44.00 mg

0 113

1.12.10 Manganese

3.30 mg0.19 mg

0 3.3

1.12.11 Copper

0.11 mg0.11 mg

0 2

1.12.12 Selenium

0.00 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

1.13 Fatty Acids

1.13.1 Omega 3s

NA35.00 mg

0 318

1.13.2 Omega 6s

NA53.00 mg

0 1689

1.14 Sterol

1.14.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

1.15 Water Content

0.20 g83.95 g

0 95.23

1.16 Ash

87.10 g0.66 g

0 87.1

2 Calories

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal56.00 kcal

15 299

2.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

2.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

2.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA308.00 kcal

32 747

2.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

2.7 Calories in Foods

2.7.1 Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal70.00 kcal

17 461

2.7.2 Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal165.00 kcal

49 420

2.7.3 Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal260.00 kcal

80 450

3 Characteristics

3.1 Type

Berry

3.2 Season

Summer

3.3 Varieties

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

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

3.4 Seedless Variety

✔ ✘

3.5 Color

Dark purple

Red

3.6 Inside Color

Light Green

Red

3.7 Shape

Round

3.8 Texture

Juicy

3.9 Taste

Sweet

Sour, Tart

3.10 Origin

Unknown

Europe

3.11 Grows on

Trees

3.12 Cultivation

3.12.1 Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated

Moist, Well-drained

3.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-5.56-7

3.5 10

3.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold

4 Facts

4.1 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.

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.

4.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

4.2.1 Wine

✔ ✘

4.2.2 Beer

✔ ✘

4.2.3 Spirits

✔ ✘

4.2.4 Cocktails

✔ ✘

4.3 Production

4.3.1 Top Producer

Japan

Russia

4.3.2 Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

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

4.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Germany

4.3.4 Top Exporter

Chile

Russia

5 Scientific Name

5.1 Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus

Ribes rubrum

5.2 Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Not Available

6 Classification

6.1 Domain

Eukarya

6.2 Kingdom

Plantae

6.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

6.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

6.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

6.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

6.7 Order

Ericales

Saxifragales

6.8 Family

Ericaceae

Grossulariaceae

6.9 Genus

Vaccinium

Ribes

6.10 Species

Vaccinium myrtillus

R. rubrum

6.11 Generic Group

Heath

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 Facts 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 44.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available 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 Ericales and Saxifragales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.