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Bilberry
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What is Bilberry?

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Improves night vision, Improves stomach health, Prevents diabetes, Prevents high blood pressure, Reduces blood circulation problems

General Benefits

Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Prevents blood clotting in vessels, Treatment of urinary tract infections

Skin Benefits

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

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

-

Side Effects

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Diarrhoea, Dizziness, Headache, Internal bleeding, Stomach pain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

96% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Lactating Women

78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Best Time to Eat

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

11.50 g
Rank: 44 (Overall)
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.80 g
Rank: 23 (Overall)
0 10.4
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Sugar

0.00 g
Rank: 74 (Overall)
0 63.35
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Protein

0.70 g
Rank: 41 (Overall)
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.06
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.08 mcg
Rank: 37 (Overall)
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg
Rank: 31 (Overall)
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg
Rank: 30 (Overall)
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.58 mg
Rank: 28 (Overall)
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.16 mg
Rank: 42 (Overall)
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg
Rank: 29 (Overall)
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg
Rank: 29 (Overall)
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

44.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.00 mg
Rank: 47 (Overall)
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.00 mcg
Rank: 19 (Overall)
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg
Rank: 40 (Overall)
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg
Rank: 39 (Overall)
0 19.2
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Fat

0.50 g
Rank: 18 (Overall)
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

103.00 mg
Rank: 69 (Overall)
42 840
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Iron

0.80 mg
Rank: 16 (Overall)
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg
Rank: 17 (Overall)
0 1556
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Calcium

15.00 mg
Rank: 27 (Overall)
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg
Rank: 28 (Overall)
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

9.00 mg
Rank: 39 (Overall)
0 113
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Manganese

3.30 mg
Rank: 1 (Overall)
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg
Rank: 19 (Overall)
0 2
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Selenium

0.00 mcg
Rank: 17 (Overall)
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

48.00 mg
Rank: 17 (Overall)
0 318
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Omega 6s

60.00 mg
Rank: 29 (Overall)
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0 87
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Water Content

0.20 g
Rank: 77 (Overall)
0 95.23
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Ash

87.10 g
Rank: 1 (Overall)
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal
Rank: 37 (Overall)
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal
Rank: 36 (Overall)
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

32.00 kcal
Rank: 46 (Overall)
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

275.00 kcal
Rank: 31 (Overall)
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal
Rank: 38 (Overall)
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

75.00 kcal
Rank: 15 (Overall)
16 461
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Calories in Jam

164.00 kcal
Rank: 32 (Overall)
49 420
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Calories in Pie

293.00 kcal
Rank: 23 (Overall)
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Season

Summer

Varieties

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

Seedless Variety

25% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits

Color

Dark purple

Inside Color

Light Green

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

-

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-aerated

Soil pH

4.5-5.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold

Facts

Facts about

  • 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

94% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Beer

89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Spirits

82% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Cocktails

97% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Production

Top Producer

Japan

Other Countries

Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus

Synonym

blaeberry, whinberry, European blueberry, whortleberry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Order

Ericales

Family

Ericaceae

Genus

Vaccinium

Species

Vaccinium myrtillus

Generic Group

Heath

What is Bilberry Good For?

What is Bilberry? What is Bilberry good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Bilberry fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Bilberry Benefits are: cancer prevention, cures gastro-intestinal troubles, improves night vision, improves stomach health, prevents diabetes, prevents high blood pressure and reduces blood circulation problems and its general health benefits are: fights against infections, helps in weight loss, prevents blood clotting in vessels and treatment of urinary tract infections. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are anti-aging benefits, nourishes skin and protects against skin damage and hair benefits are prevents hair loss. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Bilberry side effects are: decrease in blood sugar levels, diarrhoea, dizziness, headache, internal bleeding and stomach pain and its allergy symptoms are . Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Bilberry.