Bilberries look like blueberries and are often mistaken for them. One cup of bilberries 
provides 23 grams of carbohydrates and 4.7 grams of fiber.
Average calories: 92 per one cup.
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Bilberry: one cup |
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Carbohydrate |
23 |
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Fiber |
4.7 |
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Protein |
0 |
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Fat |
0 |
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Calories |
92 |
Vitamins found in higher amounts: vitamins K, C, and B6.
Minerals found in higher amounts: manganese, potassium and magnesium.
Phytonutrients found in higher amounts and their health benefits: bilberries are rich in anthocyanins, ferulic acids, catechins, gallic acid, quercetin, myricetin, phenolic acids, and resveratrol. They are powerful antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory effects, making them beneficial for cardiovascular diseases, cognitive disorders, cancers, diabetes, inflammation, and weight management. Bilberries also contain bet-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, which support eye health.
