Valuable Nutrients
Bilberries aren’t simply interesting because of their color.
Like many berries, they can provide a combination of:
- Dietary fiber
- Vitamin C
- Plant polyphenols
- Anthocyanins
- Other antioxidant compounds
The exact nutritional content varies depending on the fruit, variety, growing conditions, and whether it is eaten fresh, dried, or processed.
Fresh whole fruit is generally preferable to highly sweetened products.
Bilberry vs. Blueberry: Are They the Same?
They are closely related, but they are not exactly the same fruit.
Bilberries generally have smaller berries and darker flesh than common cultivated
