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Blueberry and Blackcurrant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends

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 pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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 g15.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.40 g3.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.96 g7.40 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.74 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg12.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg0.30 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.12 mg0.40 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.70 mg181.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.57 mg1.00 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

19.30 mcg14.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

80.00 mcg15.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

6.00 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.33 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

77.00 mg322.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg1.54 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

6.00 mg55.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

6.00 mg24.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.16 mg0.27 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

12.00 mg59.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.34 mg0.26 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg0.09 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

58.00 mg72.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

88.00 mg107.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

26.40 mg12.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

84.21 g81.96 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.24 g0.86 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

57.00 kcal63.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

51.00 kcal63.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal283.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

88.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal108.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal183.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

245.00 kcal270.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry

Season

Summer
Summer

Varieties

Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder

Seedless Variety

Color

Blue, Indigo
Black

Inside Color

Greyish-white
Grey

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Tart

Origin

North America
Asia, Europe

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Porous, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-5.56-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Cold, Moist

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.
  • The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
  • Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
  • Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

United States of America
Russia

Other Countries

Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America
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Top Exporter

Chile
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus
Ribes nigrum

Synonym

Vaccinium corymbosum
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Ericales
Saxifragales

Family

Ericaceae
Grossulariaceae

Genus

Vaccinium
Ribes

Species

V. myrtillus
R. nigrum

Generic Group

Heath
Saxifrage

Difference Between Blueberry and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Blackcurrant with peel is 57.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blueberry and Blackcurrant 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 Blackcurrant is Ericales and Saxifragales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.