Black cherry and Bilberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Helps body to rest and sleep, Lower blood pressure, Prevents diabetes, Prevents strokes, Reduces risk of heart disease
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Fights against infections, Fights Tooth Decay, Helps in weight loss, Relieves pain, Treatment of migraine
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Fairness, Hydrates skin, Prevents skin cancer, Skin repair, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Hair Benefits
Cure for hair loss, Increasing hair volume, Prevents hair loss, Strengthening of hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Hoarseness, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Pollen allergies, Sore eyes, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Not Available
Side Effects
High doses of black cherry bark can be poisonous and even fatal.
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
7.50 g
99+
11.50 g
99+
Fiber
Not Available
2.80 g
22
Sugar
Not Available
0.00 g
99+
Protein
0.40 g
99+
0.70 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
225.60 mcg
3
1.08 mcg
35
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg
10
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg
36
0.58 mg
28
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.16 mg
38
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.06 mg
29
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Not Available
44.00 mg
18
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
4.00 mcg
18
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
Not Available
0.00 mg
32
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.50 g
18
Minerals
Potassium
143.00 mg
99+
103.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.20 mg
99+
0.80 mg
16
Sodium
6.90 mg
13
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
11.80 mg
30
15.00 mg
26
Magnesium
17.60 mg
16
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
10.80 mg
36
9.00 mg
39
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
3.30 mg
1
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.11 mg
19
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
26.00 mg
23
Not Available
Omega 6s
27.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Sterol
Phytosterol
12.00 mg
7
Not Available
Water Content
82.20 g
99+
0.20 g
99+
Ash
0.50 g
26
87.10 g
1
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal
16
44.00 kcal
29
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
75.00 kcal
14
Calories in Jam
Not Available
164.00 kcal
32
Calories in Pie
Not Available
293.00 kcal
21
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Black
Dark purple
Inside Color
Maroon
Light Green
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweet
Origin
North America
Unknown
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Not Available
Moist, Well-aerated
Soil pH
5.5-8
4.5-5.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold
Facts
Facts about
- Black cherry is deciduous tree that belongs to the family of roses.
- Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.
- Inner bark of black cherry is used in the manufacture of cough syrup.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
Japan
Other Countries
Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Top Importer
France
United States of America
Top Exporter
Turkey
Chile
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus Serotina
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
wild black cherry, rum cherry and mountain black cherry
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Ericales
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Prunus
Vaccinium
Species
P. serotina
Vaccinium myrtillus
Generic Group
Cherry
Heath
Difference Between Black cherry and Bilberry
We might think that Black cherry and Bilberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Black cherry and Bilberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Black cherry and Bilberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Black cherry and Bilberry with peel is 63.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Black cherry and Bilberry 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 Black cherry and Bilberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Black cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Black cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. serotina species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
