Cranberry

Bilberry

Cranberry and Bilberry

Cranberry

Bilberry

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

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

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones

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

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

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

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff

Prevents hair loss

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

Not Available

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting

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

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

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

12.20 g11.50 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

4.60 g2.80 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

4.04 g0.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.39 g0.70 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.06

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg1.08 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.03 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.58 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.16 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.06 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

1.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

13.30 mg44.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.20 mg0.00 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

5.10 mcg4.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

91.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

5.50 mg0.00 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.13 g0.50 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

85.00 mg103.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.25 mg0.80 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

8.00 mg15.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

6.00 mg7.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

13.00 mg9.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.36 mg3.30 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.06 mg0.11 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.10 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

22.00 mgNA

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

33.00 mgNA

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

87.13 g0.20 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.20 g87.10 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

46.00 kcal44.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

42.00 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcalNA

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

151.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

54.00 kcal75.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

150.00 kcal164.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

164.00 kcal293.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

4.2 Season

Autumn

Summer

4.3 Varieties

Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens

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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Red

Dark purple

4.6 Inside Color

White

Light Green

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Bitter, Tart

Sweet

4.10 Origin

North America

Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Sandy, Well-drained

Moist, Well-aerated

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-54.5-5.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm

Cold

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
Cranberries do not grow in water.

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.

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

United States of America

Japan

5.3.2 Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

United States of America

Chile

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Vaccinium Macrocarpon

Vaccinium myrtillus

6.2 Synonym

Oxycoccus macrocarpus

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

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

7.7 Order

Ericales

7.8 Family

Ericaceae

7.9 Genus

Vaccinium

7.10 Species

Vaccinium macrocarpon

Vaccinium myrtillus

7.11 Generic Group

Heath

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Difference Between Cranberry and Bilberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cranberry and Bilberry with peel is 46.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cranberry 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 Cranberry and Bilberry is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.