Bilberry

Sour Cherry

Bilberry and Sour Cherry

Bilberry

Sour Cherry

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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

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis

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, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Not Available

Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

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

Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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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 g12.20 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.80 g1.60 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

0.00 g8.50 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.70 g1.00 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.060.08

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.08 mcg64.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg0.40 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg0.14 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.04 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 mg10.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg0.07 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg2.10 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg85.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

0.00 mg6.10 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.50 g0.30 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

103.00 mg173.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.80 mg0.32 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

15.00 mg16.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

7.00 mg9.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

9.00 mg15.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

3.30 mg0.11 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.11 mg0.10 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

NA44.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

NA46.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

0.20 g86.13 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

87.10 g0.40 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal50.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA46.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

NA350.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA75.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal52.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal390.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark purple

Red

4.6 Inside Color

Light Green

Red

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Crunchy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Sweet-Sour

4.10 Origin

Unknown

Europe, Western Asia

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated

Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-5.55.5-8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold

5 Facts

5.1 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.

Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Japan

Turkey

5.3.2 Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Germany

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Chile

Poland

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus

Prunus cerasus

6.2 Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Ericales

Rosales

7.8 Family

Ericaceae

Rosaceae

7.9 Genus

Vaccinium

Prunus

7.10 Species

Vaccinium myrtillus

P. cerasus

7.11 Generic Group

Heath

Rose

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Difference Between Bilberry and Sour Cherry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Sour Cherry with peel is 44.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.