Blueberry

Bilberry

Blueberry and Bilberry

Blueberry

Bilberry

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation

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

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

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

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction

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

As a snack in the late afternoon, 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

14.49 g11.50 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.40 g2.80 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

9.96 g0.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.74 g0.70 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.06

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg1.08 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg0.58 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.12 mg0.16 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.06 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.70 mg44.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.57 mg0.00 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

19.30 mcg4.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

80.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

6.00 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.33 g0.50 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

77.00 mg103.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.28 mg0.80 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

6.00 mg15.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

6.00 mg7.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.16 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg9.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.34 mg3.30 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.06 mg0.11 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

58.00 mg48.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

88.00 mg60.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

26.40 mg20.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

84.21 g0.20 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.24 g87.10 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal44.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

57.00 kcal43.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

51.00 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

88.00 kcal43.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 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

245.00 kcal293.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Season

Summer

Varieties

Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax

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

Seedless Variety

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Color

Blue, Indigo

Dark purple

Inside Color

Greyish-white

Light Green

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

North America

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Porous, Well-drained

Moist, Well-aerated

Soil pH

4.5-5.54.5-5.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold

Facts

Facts about

National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.

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

Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus

Synonym

Vaccinium corymbosum

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Order

Ericales

Family

Ericaceae

Genus

Vaccinium

Species

V. myrtillus

Vaccinium myrtillus

Generic Group

Heath

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Difference Between Blueberry and Bilberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Bilberry with peel is 57.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blueberry 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 Blueberry and Bilberry is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.