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Lingonberry
Lingonberry is a berry. Here it is in five languages, with a note on what it is and roughly how many calories it carries.
Lingonberry in five languages
| Language | Word |
|---|---|
| English | Lingonberry |
| Estonian | Pohl |
| Finnish | Puolukka |
| Russian | Брусника |
| Latvian | Brūklene |
What it is
A small, firm, tart red berry that keeps well and is turned into the jam served with meatballs and game. Its natural acids act as a preservative, so raw lingonberries store for a long time.
Calories
As a rough guide, Lingonberry is about 50 kcal per 100 g. Treat that as an orientation figure: the exact number depends on the brand, the fat content and how it is cooked. For a precise figure, look the specific product up in a food database.
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Source: Translations are common everyday usage; the calorie figure is a rounded per-100-gram estimate from standard food-composition references. · checked 2026-09-04
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "lingonberry" in Estonian?
Lingonberry is "Pohl" in Estonian.
How many calories are in lingonberry?
About 50 kcal per 100 g.
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