Health Benefits
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections
Skin Benefits
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Hair Benefits
Unknown
Prevents hair loss
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Not Available
Side Effects
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid 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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Water Content
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
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
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Color
Bright Yellow, Orange
Dark purple
Inside Color
Orange
Light Green
Origin
Chile, Peru
Unknown
Soil Type
NA
Moist, Well-aerated
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold
Facts about
NA
- 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.
Other Countries
NA
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Top Importer
Netherlands
United States of America
Top Exporter
Colombia
Chile
Botanical Name
Physalis Peruviana
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Family
Solanaceae
Ericaceae
Species
Physalis
Vaccinium myrtillus
Generic Group
Not Available
Heath
Difference Between Physalis and Bilberry
We might think that Physalis and Bilberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Physalis and Bilberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Physalis and Bilberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Physalis and Bilberry with peel is 77.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Physalis and Bilberry belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Physalis and Bilberry is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.