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Gojiberry and Bilberry

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage

Hair Benefits

Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
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Side Effects

May interact with some drugs
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

69.21 g11.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

8.00 g2.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

13.00 g0.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

14.07 g0.70 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.200.06
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg1.08 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.10 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

1.30 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.00 mg0.58 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.00 mg0.16 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.00 mg0.06 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.00 mcg6.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

19.20 mg44.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.00 mcg4.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

1.00 g0.50 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

840.00 mg103.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

9.00 mg0.80 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

24.00 mg3.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

100.00 mg15.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

0.00 mg7.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

2.70 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

0.00 mg9.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.00 mg3.30 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

2.00 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

63.70 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg48.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

0.00 mg60.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg20.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

0.00 g0.20 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.00 g87.10 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

32.00 kcal44.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

81.00 kcal43.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

90.00 kcal32.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

32.00 kcal275.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

83.00 kcal43.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

40.00 kcal75.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

180.00 kcal164.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal293.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry

Season

Autumn
Summer

Varieties

No Types
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry

Seedless Variety

Color

Scarlet red
Dark purple

Inside Color

Orange
Light Green

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Tough
Juicy

Taste

Slightly bitter, Tart
Sweet

Origin

-
-

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Moist, Well-aerated

Soil pH

6.8-8.14.5-5.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Hot
Cold

Facts

Facts about

  • Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
  • They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
  • This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Japan

Other Countries

Canada, France, India, United States of America
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

Top Importer

United States of America
United States of America

Top Exporter

China
Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Lycium barbarum
Vaccinium myrtillus

Synonym

Wolfberry
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

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Magnoliophyta

Class

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Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae
Dillenhidae

Order

Solanales
Ericales

Family

Solanaceae
Ericaceae

Genus

Lycium
Vaccinium

Species

L. barbarum
Vaccinium myrtillus

Generic Group

-
Heath

Difference Between Gojiberry and Bilberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Bilberry with peel is 32.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 81.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry and Bilberry is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.