Blueberry

Elderberry

Blueberry and Elderberry

Blueberry

Elderberry

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation

Cancer prevention, Heart care

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, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

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

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

14.49 g18.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.40 g7.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

9.96 g7.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.74 g0.66 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.04

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg30.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.07 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.06 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.12 mg0.14 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.23 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.70 mg36.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.57 mg2.32 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

19.30 mcg0.60 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

80.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

6.00 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.33 g0.50 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

77.00 mg280.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.28 mg1.60 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg6.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

6.00 mg38.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

6.00 mg5.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.16 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.34 mg0.50 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.06 mg0.06 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

58.00 mg85.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

88.00 mg162.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

26.40 mg22.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

84.21 g79.80 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.24 g0.60 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal73.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

57.00 kcal73.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

51.00 kcal73.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal340.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

88.00 kcal73.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal200.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal280.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

245.00 kcal310.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Season

Summer

Autumn

Varieties

Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax

Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York

Seedless Variety

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Color

Blue, Indigo

Black, Red

Inside Color

Greyish-white

Magenta

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Juicy, Sweet

Origin

North America

Europe

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Porous, Well-drained

Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-5.55.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold

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.

According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

United States of America

Other Countries

Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland

Colombia, India, Mexico

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus

Sambucus nigra

Synonym

Vaccinium corymbosum

Sambucus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Asteridae

Order

Ericales

Dipsacales

Family

Ericaceae

Adoxaceae

Genus

Vaccinium

Sambucus

Species

V. myrtillus

S. nigra

Generic Group

Heath

Moschatel

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Difference Between Blueberry and Elderberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Elderberry with peel is 57.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blueberry and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Ericales and Dipsacales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.