Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, 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, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
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, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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)
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
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
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
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
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Color
Blue, Indigo
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Greyish-white
White
Taste
Sweet
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
North America
India
Soil Type
Porous, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Not Available
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Family
Ericaceae
Solanaceae
Species
V. myrtillus
S. melongena
Generic Group
Heath
Not Available
Difference Between Blueberry and Eggplant
We might think that Blueberry and Eggplant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blueberry and Eggplant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blueberry and Eggplant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Eggplant with peel is 57.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blueberry and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Ericales and Solanales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.