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Sour Cherry and Bilberry

Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, 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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
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, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
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Side Effects

Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
100 g

Carbs

12.20 g11.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.60 g2.80 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.50 g0.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.00 g0.70 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.06
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

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

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

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

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

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

0.04 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)

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

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

2.10 mcg4.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

85.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

6.10 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.30 g0.50 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

173.00 mg103.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.32 mg0.80 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg3.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

16.00 mg15.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

9.00 mg7.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

15.00 mg9.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.11 mg3.30 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

44.00 mg48.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

46.00 mg60.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg20.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

86.13 g0.20 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.40 g87.10 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

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

50.00 kcal43.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

46.00 kcal32.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcal275.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

75.00 kcal43.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

52.00 kcal75.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal164.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

390.00 kcal293.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Berry

Season

Summer
Summer

Varieties

Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry

Seedless Variety

Color

Red
Dark purple

Inside Color

Red
Light Green

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Crunchy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet-Sour
Sweet

Origin

Europe, Western Asia
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Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy
Moist, Well-aerated

Soil pH

5.5-84.5-5.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Cold

Facts

Facts about

  • Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
  • In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
  • 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
  • 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

Turkey
Japan

Other Countries

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

Top Importer

Germany
United States of America

Top Exporter

Poland
Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus cerasus
Vaccinium myrtillus

Synonym

Prunus Cerasus
blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Rosales
Ericales

Family

Rosaceae
Ericaceae

Genus

Prunus
Vaccinium

Species

P. cerasus
Vaccinium myrtillus

Generic Group

Rose
Heath

Difference Between Sour Cherry and Bilberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sour Cherry and Bilberry with peel is 50.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry and Bilberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.