Gooseberry and Bilberry
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
Not Available
Side Effects
Gastric irritation
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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
100 g
Carbs
10.18 g
99+
11.50 g
99+
Fiber
4.30 g
13
2.80 g
22
Sugar
Not Available
0.00 g
99+
Protein
0.88 g
31
0.70 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg
24
1.08 mcg
35
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.58 mg
28
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.29 mg
15
0.16 mg
38
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
20
0.06 mg
29
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
27.70 mg
33
44.00 mg
18
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.37 mg
21
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
4.00 mcg
18
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
Not Available
0.00 mg
32
Fat
0.58 g
15
0.50 g
18
Minerals
Potassium
198.00 mg
36
103.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.31 mg
34
0.80 mg
16
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
25.00 mg
18
15.00 mg
26
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
0.12 mg
21
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
27.00 mg
19
9.00 mg
39
Manganese
0.14 mg
23
3.30 mg
1
Copper
0.07 mg
32
0.11 mg
19
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
46.00 mg
17
Not Available
Omega 6s
271.00 mg
6
Not Available
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
Not Available
Water Content
87.87 g
22
0.20 g
99+
Ash
0.49 g
27
87.10 g
1
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal
29
44.00 kcal
29
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
73.00 kcal
14
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal
35
75.00 kcal
14
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
33
164.00 kcal
32
Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal
38
293.00 kcal
21
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Summer
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
Yes
No
Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
Yellowish Green
Light Green
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crispy
Juicy
Taste
Astringent
Sweet
Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained
Moist, Well-aerated
Soil pH
6-6.8
4.5-5.5
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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Germany
Japan
Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
Chile
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Ribes grossularia
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Saxifragales
Ericales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Ribes
Vaccinium
Species
R. uva-crispa
Vaccinium myrtillus
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Heath
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.
