Blueberry

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Protects hair

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

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

1.5 Side Effects

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

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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 eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

14.49 g13.80 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

2.40 g4.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

9.96 g7.37 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.74 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.10

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg2.00 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 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.12 mg0.06 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.70 mg41.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.57 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

19.30 mcg11.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

80.00 mcg47.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

6.00 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.33 g0.20 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

77.00 mg275.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.28 mg1.00 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

6.00 mg33.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

6.00 mg13.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.16 mg0.23 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

12.00 mg44.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.34 mg0.19 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.06 mg0.11 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.10 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

58.00 mg35.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

88.00 mg53.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

26.40 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

84.21 g83.95 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.24 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal56.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

51.00 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal308.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

88.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal70.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal165.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

245.00 kcal260.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

4.2 Season

Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Blue, Indigo

Red

4.6 Inside Color

Greyish-white

Red

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Sour, Tart

4.10 Origin

North America

Europe

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Porous, Well-drained

Moist, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

4.5-5.56-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold

5 Facts

5.1 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.

The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

United States of America

Russia

5.3.2 Other Countries

Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Germany

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Chile

Russia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus

Ribes rubrum

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Ericales

Saxifragales

7.8 Family

Ericaceae

Grossulariaceae

7.9 Genus

Vaccinium

Ribes

7.10 Species

V. myrtillus

R. rubrum

7.11 Generic Group

Heath

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Blueberry and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Red Currant with peel is 57.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blueberry and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Ericales and Saxifragales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.