Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
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 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, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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)
Any time except an hour after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Color
Blue, Indigo
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Brown
Origin
North America
Central Europe, Western Asia
Soil Type
Porous, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm
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.
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
Top Producer
United States of America
United States of America
Other Countries
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
Chile
Turkey
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Vitis Vinifera
Synonym
Vaccinium corymbosum
Dried Grape
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Vitaceae
Species
V. myrtillus
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Heath
Grape
Difference Between Blueberry and Raisin
We might think that Blueberry and Raisin are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blueberry and Raisin Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blueberry and Raisin is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Raisin with peel is 57.00 kcal and 299.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 302.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blueberry and Raisin belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Blueberry and Raisin is Ericales and Vitales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Raisin belongs to Vitaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Raisin belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.