Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Prevents hair loss, 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
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Lactating Women
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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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
14.49 g10.40 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
2.40 g1.50 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
9.96 g0.00 g
0
63.35
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Protein
0.74 g0.80 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.050.08
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg245.10 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.10 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg0.00 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg0.50 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.12 mg0.30 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg0.10 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.70 mg6.50 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.57 mgNA
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
19.30 mcgNA
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcgNA
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
80.00 mcgNA
0
834
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Choline
6.00 mgNA
0
14.2
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Fat
0.33 g0.10 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
77.00 mg263.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
0.28 mg0.60 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg3.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
6.00 mg26.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
6.00 mg26.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.16 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
12.00 mg27.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.34 mg0.10 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.06 mg0.10 mg
0
2
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Selenium
0.10 mcg0.40 mcg
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg22.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
88.00 mg13.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
26.40 mgNA
0
87
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Water Content
84.21 g89.70 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.24 g0.80 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal40.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
51.00 kcal39.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal56.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
88.00 kcal40.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal47.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
245.00 kcal200.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Summer
Winter
Varieties
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Seedless Variety
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Color
Blue, Indigo
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Yellow
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Fibrous
Taste
Sweet
Sweetish
Origin
North America
Central America, North America, Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Vines
Cultivation
Soil Type
Porous, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
4.5-5.55.8-6.8
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold, Sunny
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.
- It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
- It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
- It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
Chile
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Not Available
Winter Squash
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Ericales
Cucurbitales
Family
Ericaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Vaccinium
Cucurbita
Species
V. myrtillus
Pepo
Generic Group
Heath
Not Available