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Gooseberry and Blueberry


Blueberry and Gooseberry


Benefits

Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention   
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation   

General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold   
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones   

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne   
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots   

Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff   
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting   
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
Gastric irritation   
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   

Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)   
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   
100 g   

Carbs
10.18 g   
99+
14.49 g   
29

Fiber
4.30 g   
13
2.40 g   
24

Sugar
Not Available   
9.96 g   
21

Protein
0.88 g   
31
0.74 g   
39

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09   
16
0.05   
22

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
15.00 mcg   
24
3.00 mcg   
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
24
0.04 mg   
27

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg   
30
0.04 mg   
22

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg   
99+
0.42 mg   
34

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.29 mg   
15
0.12 mg   
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg   
20
0.05 mg   
35

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg   
29
6.00 mcg   
29

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
27.70 mg   
33
9.70 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.37 mg   
21
0.57 mg   
17

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available   
19.30 mcg   
4

Lycopene
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available   
80.00 mcg   
17

Choline
Not Available   
6.00 mg   
20

Fat
0.58 g   
15
0.33 g   
25

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
198.00 mg   
36
77.00 mg   
99+

Iron
0.31 mg   
34
0.28 mg   
37

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
1.00 mg   
20

Calcium
25.00 mg   
18
6.00 mg   
39

Magnesium
10.00 mg   
25
6.00 mg   
29

Zinc
0.12 mg   
21
0.16 mg   
17

Phosphorus
27.00 mg   
19
12.00 mg   
34

Manganese
0.14 mg   
23
0.34 mg   
13

Copper
0.07 mg   
32
0.06 mg   
39

Selenium
0.60 mcg   
10
0.10 mcg   
16

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
46.00 mg   
17
58.00 mg   
13

Omega 6s
271.00 mg   
6
88.00 mg   
22

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
0.00 mg   
16
26.40 mg   
5

Water Content
87.87 g   
22
84.21 g   
39

Ash
0.49 g   
27
0.24 g   
40

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal   
29
57.00 kcal   
19

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
51.00 kcal   
14

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available   
325.00 kcal   
13

Calories in Canned Form
73.00 kcal   
14
88.00 kcal   
9

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal   
35
50.00 kcal   
30

Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal   
33
250.00 kcal   
19

Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal   
38
245.00 kcal   
36

Characteristics

Type
Berry, Tree fruit   
Berry   

Season
Summer   
Summer   

Varieties
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith   
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax   

Seedless Variety
Yes   
No   

Color
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow   
Blue, Indigo   

Inside Color
Yellowish Green   
Greyish-white   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Crispy   
Juicy   

Taste
Astringent   
Sweet   

Origin
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia   
North America   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Loamy, Well-drained   
Porous, Well-drained   

Soil pH
6-6.8   
4.5-5.5   

Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm   
Cold   

Facts

Facts about
  • Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
  • They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
  
  • 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
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Germany   
United States of America   

Other Countries
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom   
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland   

Top Importer
Not Available   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
Not Available   
Chile   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Ribes uva-crispa   
Vaccinium myrtillus   

Synonym
Ribes grossularia   
Not Available   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Dillenhidae   
Dillenhidae   

Order
Saxifragales   
Ericales   

Family
Grossulariaceae   
Ericaceae   

Genus
Ribes   
Vaccinium   

Species
R. uva-crispa   
V. myrtillus   

Generic Group
Saxifrage   
Heath   

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Difference Between Gooseberry and Blueberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Blueberry with peel is 44.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Gooseberry and Blueberry 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 Gooseberry and Blueberry is Saxifragales and Ericales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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