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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold

1.2 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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 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

Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

1.5 Side Effects

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

Gastric irritation

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

14.49 g10.18 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.40 g4.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

9.96 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.74 g0.88 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.09

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg15.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg0.30 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.12 mg0.29 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.70 mg27.70 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.57 mg0.37 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

19.30 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

80.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

6.00 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.58 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

77.00 mg198.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.28 mg0.31 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

6.00 mg25.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

6.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.16 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.34 mg0.14 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.06 mg0.07 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.10 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

1.3 Fatty Acids

1.4.1 Omega 3s

58.00 mg46.00 mg

0 318

1.4.6 Omega 6s

88.00 mg271.00 mg

0 1689

1.5 Sterol

1.5.1 Phytosterol

26.40 mg0.00 mg

0 87

1.6 Water Content

84.21 g87.87 g

0 95.23

1.7 Ash

0.24 g0.49 g

0 87.1

2 Calories

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal44.00 kcal

15 299

2.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

2.4 Calories in Frozen Form

51.00 kcalNA

0 187

2.5 Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcalNA

32 747

2.6 Calories in Canned Form

88.00 kcal73.00 kcal

17 443

2.7 Calories in Foods

2.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal40.00 kcal

17 461

2.7.2 Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal150.00 kcal

49 420

2.7.3 Calories in Pie

245.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

3 Characteristics

3.1 Type

Berry

Berry, Tree fruit

3.2 Season

Summer

3.3 Varieties

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

Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith

3.4 Seedless Variety

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3.5 Color

Blue, Indigo

Green, Purple, Red, Yellow

3.6 Inside Color

Greyish-white

Yellowish Green

3.7 Shape

Round

3.8 Texture

Juicy

Crispy

3.9 Taste

Sweet

Astringent

3.10 Origin

North America

Africa, Europe, South-West Asia

3.11 Grows on

Trees

3.12 Cultivation

3.12.1 Soil Type

Porous, Well-drained

Loamy, Well-drained

3.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-5.56-6.8

3.5 10

3.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold

Dry, Warm

4 Facts

4.1 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.

Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.

4.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

4.2.1 Wine

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4.2.2 Beer

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1.1.1 Spirits

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1.1.2 Cocktails

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1.2 Production

1.2.1 Top Producer

United States of America

Germany

1.3.1 Other Countries

Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom

1.4.1 Top Importer

United States of America

Not Available

1.5.2 Top Exporter

Chile

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2 Scientific Name

2.1 Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus

Ribes uva-crispa

2.3 Synonym

Not Available

Ribes grossularia

3 Classification

3.1 Domain

Eukarya

3.2 Kingdom

Plantae

3.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

3.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

3.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

3.7 Subclass

Dillenhidae

3.8 Order

Ericales

Saxifragales

3.9 Family

Ericaceae

Grossulariaceae

3.10 Genus

Vaccinium

Ribes

3.11 Species

V. myrtillus

R. uva-crispa

3.12 Generic Group

Heath

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Blueberry and Gooseberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Gooseberry with peel is 57.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blueberry and Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry is Ericales and Saxifragales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.