Blueberry

Huckleberry

Blueberry and Huckleberry

Blueberry

Huckleberry

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases

General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment

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, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Protects 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, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing

Side Effects

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

Allergic reaction

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)

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

Carbs

14.49 g8.70 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.40 g3.60 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

9.96 g4.20 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.74 g0.40 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.05

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.03 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 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.70 mg2.80 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 mcg3.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

80.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

6.00 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.33 g0.10 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

77.00 mg208.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.28 mg0.30 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg10.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

6.00 mg15.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

6.00 mg7.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.16 mg0.28 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

12.00 mg11.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.34 mg0.42 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.06 mg0.06 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.20 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

58.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

88.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

26.40 mg20.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

84.21 g90.70 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.24 g0.10 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal37.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

57.00 kcal52.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

51.00 kcal53.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal349.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

88.00 kcal58.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal55.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal420.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

245.00 kcal372.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Season

Summer

Varieties

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

Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry

Seedless Variety

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Color

Blue, Indigo

Blue, Purple, Purplish black

Inside Color

Greyish-white

Purple

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Origin

North America

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Porous, Well-drained

Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-5.54-6

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold

Humid, Warm

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.

"I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".

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

Canada

Top Importer

United States of America

Canada

Top Exporter

Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus

Gaylussacia brachycera

Synonym

Vaccinium corymbosum

Vaccinium Corymbosum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Asteridae

Order

Ericales

Family

Ericaceae

Genus

Vaccinium

Gaylussacia

Species

V. myrtillus

G. brachycera

Generic Group

Heath

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Difference Between Blueberry and Huckleberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Huckleberry with peel is 57.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 52.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blueberry and Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.