Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair
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
NA
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Decrease in blood sugar levels
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)
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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
Thorn and Thornless
Color
Blue, Indigo
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Magenta
Origin
North America
America
Soil Type
Porous, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Cold
NA
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.
NA
Top Producer
United States of America
NA
Other Countries
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
China
Top Exporter
Chile
New Zealand
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Species
V. myrtillus
R. ursinus x idaeus
Difference Between Blueberry and Boysenberry
We might think that Blueberry and Boysenberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blueberry and Boysenberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blueberry and Boysenberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Boysenberry with peel is 57.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blueberry and Boysenberry 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 Boysenberry is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.