Strawberry and Bilberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
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-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
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 cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Eczema, Hives inside the cheeks, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling, Watery eyes
Not Available
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
Yes
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
7.68 g
99+
11.50 g
99+
Fiber
2.00 g
26
2.80 g
22
Sugar
4.89 g
99+
0.00 g
99+
Protein
0.67 g
99+
0.70 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.00 mcg
36
1.08 mcg
35
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
35
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
36
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.39 mg
37
0.58 mg
28
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.13 mg
99+
0.16 mg
38
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
38
0.06 mg
29
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
24.00 mcg
10
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
58.80 mg
13
44.00 mg
18
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.29 mg
24
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.20 mcg
26
4.00 mcg
18
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
26.00 mcg
27
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
5.70 mg
21
0.00 mg
32
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.50 g
18
Minerals
Potassium
153.00 mg
99+
103.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.41 mg
28
0.80 mg
16
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
16.00 mg
25
15.00 mg
26
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
0.14 mg
19
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
9.00 mg
39
Manganese
0.39 mg
10
3.30 mg
1
Copper
0.05 mg
99+
0.11 mg
19
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
65.00 mg
12
Not Available
Omega 6s
90.00 mg
21
Not Available
Sterol
Phytosterol
12.00 mg
7
Not Available
Water Content
90.95 g
8
0.20 g
99+
Ash
0.40 g
33
87.10 g
1
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
33.00 kcal
35
44.00 kcal
29
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
35.00 kcal
25
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
375.00 kcal
7
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
92.00 kcal
7
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
75.00 kcal
14
Calories in Jam
Not Available
164.00 kcal
32
Calories in Pie
Not Available
293.00 kcal
21
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Allstar, Annapolis, Cavendish, Chandler, Earliglow, Flavorfest, Honeoye, Jewel, Northeaster, San Andreas, Seascape, Tribute and Tristar
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Bright red
Dark purple
Inside Color
Pink
Light Green
Shape
Conical
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sour-Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Europe
Unknown
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Moist, Well-aerated
Soil pH
6-6.5
4.5-5.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold
Facts
Facts about
- Strawberry is the only fruit with seeds on its covering.
- Belgium has a museum dedicated to strawberries.
- Americans eat almost 3.4 pounds of fresh strawberries each year.
- They are believed to be an aphrodisiac.
- 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
United States of America
Japan
Other Countries
Egypt, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Turkey
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Top Importer
Canada
United States of America
Top Exporter
United States of America
Chile
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Fragaria Ananassa
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Not Available
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
Fragaria
Vaccinium
Species
F. ananassa
Vaccinium myrtillus
Generic Group
Rose
Heath
Difference Between Strawberry and Bilberry
We might think that Strawberry and Bilberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Strawberry and Bilberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Strawberry and Bilberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Strawberry and Bilberry with peel is 33.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Strawberry 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 Strawberry and Bilberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Strawberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Strawberry belongs to Fragaria genus of F. ananassa species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
