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Blackberry and Blueberry


Benefits

Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation   
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress, Treatment of dysentary, Treatment of skin Diseases   

General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones   
Digestive aid, 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, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization   

Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth   
Promotes longer and healthier hair   

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   
Facial muscle tension, Pressure in sinus, Respiratory congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Tingling sensation in wrist and face   

Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction   
Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color   

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., Morning time (before lunch)   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
14.49 g   
29
9.60 g   
99+

Fiber
2.40 g   
24
0.00 g   
99+

Sugar
9.96 g   
21
4.90 g   
99+

Protein
0.74 g   
39
1.40 g   
16

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05   
22
0.15   
11

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg   
32
11.00 mcg   
26

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
27
0.02 mg   
38

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg   
22
0.03 mg   
33

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg   
34
0.65 mg   
20

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.12 mg   
99+
0.28 mg   
18

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg   
35
0.03 mg   
99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg   
29
25.00 mcg   
9

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.70 mg   
99+
21.00 mg   
36

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.57 mg   
17
1.17 mg   
8

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
19.30 mcg   
4
19.80 mcg   
3

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
80.00 mcg   
17
118.00 mcg   
12

Choline
6.00 mg   
20
8.52 mg   
9

Fat
0.33 g   
25
0.50 g   
18

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
77.00 mg   
99+
162.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.28 mg   
37
0.62 mg   
20

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
1.00 mg   
20

Calcium
6.00 mg   
39
29.00 mg   
15

Magnesium
6.00 mg   
29
20.00 mg   
14

Zinc
0.16 mg   
17
0.53 mg   
5

Phosphorus
12.00 mg   
34
22.00 mg   
23

Manganese
0.34 mg   
13
0.65 mg   
6

Copper
0.06 mg   
39
0.17 mg   
9

Selenium
0.10 mcg   
16
0.40 mcg   
13

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
58.00 mg   
13
94.00 mg   
7

Omega 6s
88.00 mg   
22
186.00 mg   
11

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
26.40 mg   
5
Not Available   

Water Content
84.21 g   
39
88.20 g   
19

Ash
0.24 g   
40
0.40 g   
33

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal   
19
43.00 kcal   
30

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
51.00 kcal   
14
64.00 kcal   
11

Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal   
13
325.00 kcal   
13

Calories in Canned Form
88.00 kcal   
9
92.00 kcal   
7

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal   
30
38.00 kcal   
37

Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal   
19
250.00 kcal   
19

Calories in Pie
245.00 kcal   
36
Not Available   

Characteristics

Type
Berry   
Berry   

Season
Summer   
Spring, Summer   

Varieties
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax   
Prime Ark, Prime Jim, Illini Hardy, Kiowa, Shawnee, Apache, Arapaho, Chester, Hull, Natchez, Navaho and Triple Crown and Von   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Blue, Indigo   
Purplish black   

Inside Color
Greyish-white   
Magenta   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Juicy   
Juicy   

Taste
Sweet   
Juicy, Sweet   

Origin
North America   
Asia, Europe, North America, South America   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Porous, Well-drained   
Well-drained   

Soil pH
4.5-5.5   
5.5-7   

Climatic Conditions
Cold   
Dry, Warm to hot climate   

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.
  
  • There are around 2000 varieties of blackberries throughout the world.
  • 80-85 degrees is the ideal temperature for its production.
  • Leaves of blackberry tree are used to treat sore throats and mild inflammation of the gums.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
United States of America   
United States of America   

Other Countries
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland   
China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa   

Top Importer
United States of America   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
Chile   
Mexico   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus   
Rubus Fruticosus   

Synonym
Not Available   
Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus   

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   
Rubus   

Species
V. myrtillus   
Rubus fruticosus   

Generic Group
Heath   
Rose   

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Difference Between Blueberry and Blackberry

We might think that Blueberry and Blackberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blueberry and Blackberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blueberry and Blackberry is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Blackberry with peel is 57.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blueberry and Blackberry 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 Blackberry is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Blackberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Blackberry belongs to Rubus genus of Rubus fruticosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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