Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
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
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Acts as moisturizer, Regulates hair growth, Shiny 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
Breathing difficulty, Eczema, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes, 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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Varieties
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Amity, August Red, Boyne, Canby, Caroline, Comet, Dinkum, Dorman Red, Latham, Meeker, Black Hawk, Hayda, Lauren, Meeker and Latham
Color
Blue, Indigo
Black, Purple, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Pink
Origin
North America
Europe, North Asia
Soil Type
Porous, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold
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.
- There are more than 200 varieties of raspberries.
- In USA, 90% of the raspberries are grown in Washington, California and Oregon.
- They do not ripe after they are picked.
- A raspberry contain 100 to 120 seeds.
Top Producer
United States of America
Russia
Other Countries
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Azerbaijan, Canada, Mexico, Poland, Serbia, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Chile
Poland
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Rubus Idaeus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Species
V. myrtillus
R. idaeus
Difference Between Blueberry and Raspberry
We might think that Blueberry and Raspberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blueberry and Raspberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blueberry and Raspberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Raspberry with peel is 57.00 kcal and 53.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blueberry and Raspberry 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 Raspberry is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Raspberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Raspberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. idaeus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.