Blueberry and Nectarine
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, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, 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, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
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
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.49 g
29
10.60 g
99+
Fiber
2.40 g
24
1.70 g
29
Sugar
9.96 g
21
7.90 g
37
Protein
0.74 g
39
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
17.00 mcg
22
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
27
0.03 mg
28
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
22
0.03 mg
32
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg
34
1.13 mg
6
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.12 mg
99+
0.19 mg
35
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
35
0.03 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.70 mg
99+
5.40 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.57 mg
17
0.77 mg
14
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
19.30 mcg
4
2.20 mcg
26
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
80.00 mcg
17
130.00 mcg
8
Choline
6.00 mg
20
6.20 mg
18
Fat
0.33 g
25
0.32 g
26
Minerals
Potassium
77.00 mg
99+
201.00 mg
35
Iron
0.28 mg
37
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
6.00 mg
29
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.16 mg
17
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
0.34 mg
13
0.05 mg
99+
Copper
0.06 mg
39
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg
13
2.00 mg
36
Omega 6s
88.00 mg
22
111.00 mg
17
Sterol
Phytosterol
26.40 mg
5
Not Available
Water Content
84.21 g
39
87.60 g
24
Ash
0.24 g
40
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal
19
44.00 kcal
29
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
51.00 kcal
14
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal
13
259.00 kcal
26
Calories in Canned Form
88.00 kcal
9
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
175.00 kcal
30
Calories in Pie
245.00 kcal
36
333.00 kcal
12
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Blue, Indigo
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Sweet
Sweet
Origin
North America
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Porous, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Soil pH
4.5-5.5
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Sunny, 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.
- The name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
- Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
Chile
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Prunus persica
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Rosales
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Prunus
Species
V. myrtillus
P. persica
Generic Group
Heath
Rose
Difference Between Blueberry and Nectarine
We might think that Blueberry and Nectarine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blueberry and Nectarine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blueberry and Nectarine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Nectarine 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 Nectarine 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 Nectarine is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
