Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
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
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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96% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
Lactating Women
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78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
Carbs
14.49 g
Rank: 29 (Overall)
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.40 g
Rank: 25 (Overall)
0
10.4
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Sugar
9.96 g
Rank: 28 (Overall)
0
63.35
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Protein
0.74 g
Rank: 39 (Overall)
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
Rank: 34 (Overall)
0
681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
Rank: 27 (Overall)
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg
Rank: 34 (Overall)
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.12 mg
Rank: 50 (Overall)
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
Rank: 35 (Overall)
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
Rank: 29 (Overall)
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.70 mg
Rank: 48 (Overall)
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.57 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
19.30 mcg
Rank: 4 (Overall)
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
80.00 mcg
Rank: 19 (Overall)
0
834
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Choline
6.00 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
0
19.2
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Fat
0.33 g
Rank: 25 (Overall)
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
77.00 mg
Rank: 72 (Overall)
42
840
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Iron
0.28 mg
Rank: 37 (Overall)
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
0
1556
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Calcium
6.00 mg
Rank: 40 (Overall)
1
100
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Magnesium
6.00 mg
Rank: 29 (Overall)
0
92
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Zinc
0.16 mg
Rank: 17 (Overall)
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
12.00 mg
Rank: 34 (Overall)
0
113
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Manganese
0.34 mg
Rank: 16 (Overall)
0
3.3
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Copper
0.06 mg
Rank: 39 (Overall)
0
2
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Selenium
0.10 mcg
Rank: 16 (Overall)
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg
Rank: 14 (Overall)
0
318
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Omega 6s
88.00 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
26.40 mg
Rank: 5 (Overall)
0
87
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Water Content
84.21 g
Rank: 41 (Overall)
0
95.23
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Ash
0.24 g
Rank: 41 (Overall)
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal
Rank: 27 (Overall)
15
354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
57.00 kcal
Rank: 26 (Overall)
12
354
👆🏻
Calories in Frozen Form
51.00 kcal
Rank: 29 (Overall)
0
354
👆🏻
Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal
Rank: 18 (Overall)
16
747
👆🏻
Calories in Canned Form
88.00 kcal
Rank: 14 (Overall)
15
443
👆🏻
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
Rank: 31 (Overall)
16
461
👆🏻
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
Rank: 19 (Overall)
49
420
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Calories in Pie
245.00 kcal
Rank: 39 (Overall)
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
Seedless Variety
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25% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits
Color
Blue, Indigo
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Shape
Round
Texture
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Origin
North America
Grows on
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Porous, Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-5.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold
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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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94% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
Beer
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89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
Spirits
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82% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
Cocktails
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97% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
Production
Top Producer
United States of America
Other Countries
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Top Importer
United States of America
Top Exporter
Chile
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Vaccinium corymbosum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Order
Ericales
Family
Ericaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Species
V. myrtillus
Generic Group
Heath