Bilberry and Strawberry
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
Anti depressant, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Not Available
Chest pains, Eczema, Hives inside the cheeks, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling, Watery eyes
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
No
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
11.50 g
99+
7.68 g
99+
Fiber
2.80 g
22
2.00 g
26
Sugar
0.00 g
99+
4.89 g
99+
Protein
0.70 g
99+
0.67 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.06
21
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.08 mcg
35
1.00 mcg
36
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.02 mg
35
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.02 mg
36
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.58 mg
28
0.39 mg
37
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.16 mg
38
0.13 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
29
0.05 mg
38
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
24.00 mcg
10
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
44.00 mg
18
58.80 mg
13
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg
99+
0.29 mg
24
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.00 mcg
18
2.20 mcg
26
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
26.00 mcg
27
Choline
0.00 mg
32
5.70 mg
21
Fat
0.50 g
18
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
103.00 mg
99+
153.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.80 mg
16
0.41 mg
28
Sodium
3.00 mg
17
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
15.00 mg
26
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
7.00 mg
28
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.14 mg
19
Phosphorus
9.00 mg
39
24.00 mg
21
Manganese
3.30 mg
1
0.39 mg
10
Copper
0.11 mg
19
0.05 mg
99+
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
Not Available
65.00 mg
12
Omega 6s
Not Available
90.00 mg
21
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
12.00 mg
7
Water Content
0.20 g
99+
90.95 g
8
Ash
87.10 g
1
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal
29
33.00 kcal
35
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
35.00 kcal
25
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
375.00 kcal
7
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
92.00 kcal
7
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
75.00 kcal
14
Not Available
Calories in Jam
164.00 kcal
32
Not Available
Calories in Pie
293.00 kcal
21
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Allstar, Annapolis, Cavendish, Chandler, Earliglow, Flavorfest, Honeoye, Jewel, Northeaster, San Andreas, Seascape, Tribute and Tristar
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Dark purple
Bright red
Inside Color
Light Green
Pink
Shape
Round
Conical
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sour-Sweet
Origin
Unknown
Europe
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-aerated
Loam
Soil pH
4.5-5.5
6-6.5
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.
- Strawberry is the only fruit with seeds on its covering.
- Belgium has a museum dedicated to strawberries.
- Americans eat almost 3.4 pounds of fresh strawberries each year.
- They are believed to be an aphrodisiac.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Japan
United States of America
Other Countries
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Egypt, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
Canada
Top Exporter
Chile
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Fragaria Ananassa
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
Fragaria
Species
Vaccinium myrtillus
F. ananassa
Generic Group
Heath
Rose
Difference Between Bilberry and Strawberry
We might think that Bilberry and Strawberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Bilberry and Strawberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Bilberry and Strawberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Bilberry and Strawberry with peel is 44.00 kcal and 33.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Bilberry and Strawberry 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 Strawberry is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Strawberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species and Strawberry belongs to Fragaria genus of F. ananassa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
