Gooseberry

Bilberry

Gooseberry and Bilberry

Gooseberry

Bilberry

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, 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

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

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

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Side Effects

Gastric irritation

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, 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

10.18 g11.50 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

4.30 g2.80 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

4.40 g0.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.88 g0.70 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.06

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

15.00 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)

0.03 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.58 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.29 mg0.16 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 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)

27.70 mg44.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.37 mg0.00 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg4.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

70.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.58 g0.50 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

198.00 mg103.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.31 mg0.80 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

25.00 mg15.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg7.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

27.00 mg9.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.14 mg3.30 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.07 mg0.11 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

46.00 mg48.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

271.00 mg60.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg20.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

87.87 g0.20 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.49 g87.10 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal44.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

44.00 kcal43.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

44.00 kcal32.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

360.00 kcal275.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 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

150.00 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, Tree fruit

Berry

Season

Summer

Varieties

Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith

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

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green, Purple, Red, Yellow

Dark purple

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Light Green

Shape

Round

Texture

Crispy

Juicy

Taste

Astringent

Sweet

Origin

Africa, Europe, South-West Asia

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy, Well-drained

Moist, Well-aerated

Soil pH

6-6.84.5-5.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

Cold

Facts

Facts about

Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.

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

Germany

Japan

Other Countries

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes uva-crispa

Vaccinium myrtillus

Synonym

Ribes grossularia

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Order

Saxifragales

Ericales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Ribes

Vaccinium

Species

R. uva-crispa

Vaccinium myrtillus

Generic Group

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Gooseberry and Bilberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Bilberry with peel is 44.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 44.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry and Bilberry is Saxifragales and Ericales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.