Blueberry and Apricot
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.49 g
29
11.00 g
99+
Fiber
2.40 g
24
2.00 g
26
Sugar
9.96 g
21
9.00 g
28
Protein
0.74 g
39
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.13
13
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
96.00 mcg
6
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
27
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
22
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg
34
0.60 mg
25
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.12 mg
99+
0.24 mg
22
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
35
0.05 mg
33
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
9.00 mcg
26
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.70 mg
99+
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.57 mg
17
0.89 mg
11
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
19.30 mcg
4
3.30 mcg
20
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
80.00 mcg
17
89.00 mcg
15
Choline
6.00 mg
20
2.80 mg
29
Fat
0.33 g
25
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
77.00 mg
99+
259.00 mg
26
Iron
0.28 mg
37
0.40 mg
29
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
6.00 mg
29
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.16 mg
17
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
23.00 mg
22
Manganese
0.34 mg
13
0.08 mg
36
Copper
0.06 mg
39
0.08 mg
30
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg
13
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
88.00 mg
22
77.00 mg
26
Sterol
Phytosterol
26.40 mg
5
18.00 mg
6
Water Content
84.21 g
39
86.35 g
31
Ash
0.24 g
40
0.75 g
15
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal
19
48.00 kcal
25
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
51.00 kcal
14
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal
13
241.00 kcal
33
Calories in Canned Form
88.00 kcal
9
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
58.00 kcal
23
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
245.00 kcal
36
265.00 kcal
31
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Blue, Indigo
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Smooth, Sweet
Origin
North America
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Porous, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-5.5
6.5-8
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Dry, Hot
Facts
Facts about
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
United States of America
Turkey
Other Countries
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Chile
France
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Prunus armeniaca
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Rosales
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Prunus
Species
V. myrtillus
P. armeniaca
Generic Group
Heath
Rose
Difference Between Blueberry and Apricot
We might think that Blueberry and Apricot are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blueberry and Apricot Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blueberry and Apricot is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Apricot with peel is 57.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blueberry and Apricot 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 Blueberry and Apricot is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
