Huckleberry

Bilberry

Huckleberry and Bilberry

Huckleberry

Bilberry

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases

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, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment

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, Treatment of skin diseases

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

Hair Benefits

Protects hair

Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing

Side Effects

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

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)

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

8.70 g11.50 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

3.60 g2.80 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

4.20 g0.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.40 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)

0.00 mcg1.08 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 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)

-0.16 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.06 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg44.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

2.32 mg0.00 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 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 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.10 g0.50 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

208.00 mg103.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.30 mg0.80 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

10.00 mg3.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

15.00 mg15.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

7.00 mg7.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.28 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

11.00 mg9.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.42 mg3.30 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.06 mg0.11 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.20 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

20.00 mg20.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

90.70 g0.20 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.10 g87.10 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

37.00 kcal44.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

52.00 kcal43.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal32.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

349.00 kcal275.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

58.00 kcal43.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

55.00 kcal75.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

420.00 kcal164.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

372.00 kcal293.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Season

Summer

Varieties

Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry

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

Seedless Variety

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Color

Blue, Purple, Purplish black

Dark purple

Inside Color

Purple

Light Green

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

North America

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained

Moist, Well-aerated

Soil pH

4-64.5-5.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Humid, Warm

Cold

Facts

Facts about

"I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".

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

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

Top Importer

Canada

United States of America

Top Exporter

Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Gaylussacia brachycera

Vaccinium myrtillus

Synonym

Vaccinium Corymbosum

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Dillenhidae

Order

Ericales

Family

Ericaceae

Genus

Gaylussacia

Vaccinium

Species

G. brachycera

Vaccinium myrtillus

Generic Group

Heath

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Difference Between Huckleberry and Bilberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Huckleberry and Bilberry with peel is 37.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 52.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry and Bilberry is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.