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Boysenberry and Huckleberry


Huckleberry and Boysenberry


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease  
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases  

General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision  
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation  
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases  

Hair Benefits
Protects hair  
Protects hair  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
-  
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing  

Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels  
Allergic reaction  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
Yes  
Yes  

Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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 consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
12.20 g  
39
8.70 g  
99+

Fiber
5.30 g  
9
3.60 g  
17

Sugar
6.90 g  
99+
4.20 g  
99+

Protein
1.10 g  
21
0.40 g  
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09  
16
0.05  
22

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg  
34
0.00 mcg  
39

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg  
19
0.01 mg  
99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg  
25
0.03 mg  
30

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.77 mg  
14
0.30 mg  
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.25 mg  
24
-  

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg  
31
0.10 mg  
15

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
63.00 mcg  
2
8.00 mcg  
27

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
3.10 mg  
99+
2.80 mg  
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.87 mg  
14
2.32 mg  
2

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
7.80 mcg  
10
3.50 mcg  
20

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
118.00 mcg  
14
-  

Choline
10.20 mg  
7
0.00 mg  
39

Fat
0.26 g  
30
0.10 g  
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
139.00 mg  
99+
208.00 mg  
35

Iron
0.85 mg  
15
0.30 mg  
35

Sodium
1.00 mg  
20
10.00 mg  
10

Calcium
27.00 mg  
16
15.00 mg  
27

Magnesium
16.00 mg  
18
7.00 mg  
28

Zinc
0.22 mg  
13
0.28 mg  
10

Phosphorus
27.00 mg  
19
11.00 mg  
35

Manganese
0.55 mg  
8
0.42 mg  
10

Copper
0.08 mg  
29
0.06 mg  
37

Selenium
0.20 mcg  
15
0.20 mcg  
15

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
50.00 mg  
16
0.00 mg  
99+

Omega 6s
98.00 mg  
19
0.00 mg  
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
15.00 mg  
13
20.00 mg  
9

Water Content
85.90 g  
36
90.70 g  
10

Ash
0.54 g  
23
0.10 g  
99+

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
50.00 kcal  
32
37.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
43.00 kcal  
36
52.00 kcal  
30

Calories in Frozen Form
50.00 kcal  
30
53.00 kcal  
27

Calories in Dried Form
275.00 kcal  
31
349.00 kcal  
14

Calories in Canned Form
50.00 kcal  
35
58.00 kcal  
28

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal  
37
55.00 kcal  
26

Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal  
19
420.00 kcal  
1

Calories in Pie
300.00 kcal  
20
372.00 kcal  
8

Characteristics

Type
Berry  
Berry  

Season
Spring, Summer  
Summer  

Varieties
Thorn and Thornless  
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Black, Purple, Purplish black  
Blue, Purple, Purplish black  

Inside Color
Magenta  
Purple  

Shape
Round  
Round  

Texture
Juicy  
Juicy  

Taste
-  
Sweet  

Origin
America  
North America  

Grows on
Trees  
-  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
-  
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained  

Soil pH
5.8-6.5  
4-6  

Climatic Conditions
-  
Humid, Warm  

Facts

Facts about
Boysenberries are a cross between raspberries, blackberries, and loganberries.  
  • "I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
  • The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
-  
United States of America  

Other Countries
-  
Canada  

Top Importer
China  
Canada  

Top Exporter
New Zealand  
Chile  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Rubus ursinus x idaeus  
Gaylussacia brachycera  

Synonym
Rubus Ursinus x Rubus Idaeus  
Vaccinium Corymbosum  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Rosidae  
Asteridae  

Order
Rosales  
Ericales  

Family
Rosaceae  
Ericaceae  

Genus
Rubus  
Gaylussacia  

Species
R. ursinus x idaeus  
G. brachycera  

Generic Group
Rose  
Heath  

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Difference Between Boysenberry and Huckleberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Boysenberry and Huckleberry with peel is 50.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 52.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Boysenberry and Huckleberry 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 Boysenberry and Huckleberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species and Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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