Blackberry

Bilberry

Blackberry and Bilberry

Blackberry

Bilberry

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress, Treatment of dysentary, Treatment of skin Diseases

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems

General Benefits

Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

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

Skin Benefits

Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization

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

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair

Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Facial muscle tension, Pressure in sinus, Respiratory congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Tingling sensation in wrist and face

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

9.60 g11.50 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

0.00 g2.80 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

4.90 g0.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.40 g0.70 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.06

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

11.00 mcg1.08 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.65 mg0.58 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.28 mg0.16 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg0.06 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

25.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

21.00 mg44.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.17 mg0.00 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

19.80 mcg4.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

118.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

8.52 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.50 g0.50 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

162.00 mg103.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.62 mg0.80 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

29.00 mg15.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

20.00 mg7.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.53 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

22.00 mg9.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.65 mg3.30 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.17 mg0.11 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

94.00 mg48.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

186.00 mg60.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

23.00 mg20.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

88.20 g0.20 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.40 g87.10 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

43.00 kcal44.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal43.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

64.00 kcal32.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal275.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

92.00 kcal43.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

38.00 kcal75.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal164.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal293.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Season

Spring, Summer

Summer

Varieties

Prime Ark, Prime Jim, Illini Hardy, Kiowa, Shawnee, Apache, Arapaho, Chester, Hull, Natchez, Navaho and Triple Crown and Von

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

Seedless Variety

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Color

Purplish black

Dark purple

Inside Color

Magenta

Light Green

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet

Sweet

Origin

Asia, Europe, North America, South America

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained

Moist, Well-aerated

Soil pH

5.5-74.5-5.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm to hot climate

Cold

Facts

Facts about

There are around 2000 varieties of blackberries throughout the world.
80-85 degrees is the ideal temperature for its production.
Leaves of blackberry tree are used to treat sore throats and mild inflammation of the gums.

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

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

United States of America

Japan

Other Countries

China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Mexico

Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Rubus Fruticosus

Vaccinium myrtillus

Synonym

Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Rosales

Ericales

Family

Rosaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Rubus

Vaccinium

Species

Rubus fruticosus

Vaccinium myrtillus

Generic Group

Rose

Heath

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Difference Between Blackberry and Bilberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackberry and Bilberry with peel is 43.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blackberry 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 Blackberry and Bilberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Blackberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Blackberry belongs to Rubus genus of Rubus fruticosus species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.