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Blueberry and Apricot

Blueberry
Apricot
Apricot and Blueberry


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  
25
2.00 g  
28
Sugar
9.96 g  
28
9.00 g  
35
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  
34
96.00 mcg  
8
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  
25
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  
20
0.89 mg  
13
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
19.30 mcg  
4
3.30 mcg  
21
Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
80.00 mcg  
19
89.00 mcg  
17
Choline
6.00 mg  
24
2.80 mg  
34
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  
40
13.00 mg  
29
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  
16
0.08 mg  
40
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  
14
0.00 mg  
99+
Omega 6s
88.00 mg  
22
77.00 mg  
26
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
26.40 mg  
5
18.00 mg  
10
Water Content
84.21 g  
99+
86.35 g  
33
Ash
0.24 g  
99+
0.75 g  
15
Calories
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal  
27
48.00 kcal  
33
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
57.00 kcal  
26
48.00 kcal  
32
Calories in Frozen Form
51.00 kcal  
29
48.00 kcal  
32
Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal  
18
241.00 kcal  
99+
Calories in Canned Form
88.00 kcal  
14
63.00 kcal  
25
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal  
31
58.00 kcal  
24
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal  
19
200.00 kcal  
26
Calories in Pie
245.00 kcal  
39
265.00 kcal  
33
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
Vaccinium corymbosum  
Prunus Armeniaca  
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  
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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 57.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal 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.

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