Bilberry and Red Currant
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, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Not Available
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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+
13.80 g
34
Fiber
2.80 g
22
4.30 g
13
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
7.37 g
40
Protein
0.70 g
99+
1.40 g
16
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
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.58 mg
28
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg
38
0.06 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
29
0.07 mg
24
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
44.00 mg
18
41.00 mg
20
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg
99+
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.00 mcg
18
11.00 mcg
8
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
47.00 mcg
22
Choline
0.00 mg
32
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.50 g
18
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
103.00 mg
99+
275.00 mg
22
Iron
0.80 mg
16
1.00 mg
13
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
15.00 mg
26
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
7.00 mg
28
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
9.00 mg
39
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
3.30 mg
1
0.19 mg
20
Copper
0.11 mg
19
0.11 mg
20
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
35.00 mg
20
Omega 6s
Not Available
53.00 mg
31
Sterol
Water Content
0.20 g
99+
83.95 g
99+
Ash
87.10 g
1
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal
29
56.00 kcal
20
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
75.00 kcal
14
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
164.00 kcal
32
165.00 kcal
31
Calories in Pie
293.00 kcal
21
260.00 kcal
32
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark purple
Red
Inside Color
Light Green
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sour, Tart
Origin
Unknown
Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-aerated
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-5.5
6-7
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.
- 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.
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
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
Chile
Russia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Ribes rubrum
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
Saxifragales
Family
Ericaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Ribes
Species
Vaccinium myrtillus
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Heath
Saxifrage
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.
