Raspberry and Bilberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces blood circulation problems
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, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
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
Anti-aging benefits, Nourishes skin, Protects against skin damage
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Prevents hair loss
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Eczema, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes, Wheezing
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
Yes
Yes
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
11.94 g
99+
11.50 g
99+
Fiber
6.50 g
6
2.80 g
22
Sugar
4.42 g
99+
0.00 g
99+
Protein
1.20 g
19
0.70 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
1.08 mcg
35
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
30
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
24
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
26
0.58 mg
28
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.33 mg
11
0.16 mg
38
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
32
0.06 mg
29
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
21.00 mcg
13
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
26.20 mg
35
44.00 mg
18
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.87 mg
12
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
7.80 mcg
10
4.00 mcg
18
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
136.00 mcg
7
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
12.30 mg
3
0.00 mg
32
Fat
0.65 g
12
0.50 g
18
Minerals
Potassium
151.00 mg
99+
103.00 mg
99+
Iron
0.69 mg
18
0.80 mg
16
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
25.00 mg
18
15.00 mg
26
Magnesium
22.00 mg
11
7.00 mg
28
Zinc
0.42 mg
6
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
29.00 mg
18
9.00 mg
39
Manganese
0.67 mg
5
3.30 mg
1
Copper
0.09 mg
24
0.11 mg
19
Selenium
0.20 mcg
15
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
126.00 mg
5
Not Available
Omega 6s
249.00 mg
7
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
85.75 g
35
0.20 g
99+
Ash
0.46 g
29
87.10 g
1
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
53.00 kcal
21
44.00 kcal
29
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
52.00 kcal
13
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
363.00 kcal
9
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
91.00 kcal
8
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
68.00 kcal
18
75.00 kcal
14
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
33
164.00 kcal
32
Calories in Pie
169.00 kcal
99+
293.00 kcal
21
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
Amity, August Red, Boyne, Canby, Caroline, Comet, Dinkum, Dorman Red, Latham, Meeker, Black Hawk, Hayda, Lauren, Meeker and Latham
Dwarf bilberry, Piper, bog blueberry, Northern bilberry, Mountain bilberry and Oval-leaved bilberry
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Purple, Red, Yellow
Dark purple
Inside Color
Pink
Light Green
Shape
Conical
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Europe, North Asia
Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Moist, Well-aerated
Soil pH
5.8-6.5
4.5-5.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold
Facts
Facts about
- There are more than 200 varieties of raspberries.
- In USA, 90% of the raspberries are grown in Washington, California and Oregon.
- They do not ripe after they are picked.
- A raspberry contain 100 to 120 seeds.
- 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
Russia
Japan
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Canada, Mexico, Poland, Serbia, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America
Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Poland
Chile
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Rubus Idaeus
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
Rubus
Vaccinium
Species
R. idaeus
Vaccinium myrtillus
Generic Group
Rose
Heath
Difference Between Raspberry and Bilberry
We might think that Raspberry and Bilberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raspberry and Bilberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raspberry and Bilberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raspberry and Bilberry with peel is 53.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Raspberry 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 Raspberry and Bilberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Raspberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Bilberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Raspberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. idaeus species and Bilberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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