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Huckleberry and Blueberry

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
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, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., 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

8.70 g14.49 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.60 g2.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

4.20 g9.96 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.40 g0.74 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.05
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.42 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

-0.12 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.05 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg6.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg9.70 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

2.32 mg0.57 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg19.30 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-80.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg6.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.10 g0.33 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

208.00 mg77.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.30 mg0.28 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

10.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

15.00 mg6.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg6.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.28 mg0.16 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

11.00 mg12.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.42 mg0.34 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg0.06 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.10 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg58.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

0.00 mg88.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg26.40 mg
0 87
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Water Content

90.70 g84.21 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.10 g0.24 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

37.00 kcal57.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

52.00 kcal57.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal51.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

349.00 kcal325.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

58.00 kcal88.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

55.00 kcal50.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

420.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

372.00 kcal245.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry

Season

Summer
Summer

Varieties

Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax

Seedless Variety

Color

Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Blue, Indigo

Inside Color

Purple
Greyish-white

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Sweet

Origin

North America
North America

Grows on

-
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Porous, Well-drained

Soil pH

4-64.5-5.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Humid, Warm
Cold

Facts

Facts about

  • "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".
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

United States of America
United States of America

Other Countries

Canada
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland

Top Importer

Canada
United States of America

Top Exporter

Chile
Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Gaylussacia brachycera
Vaccinium myrtillus

Synonym

Vaccinium Corymbosum
Vaccinium corymbosum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae
Dillenhidae

Order

Ericales
Ericales

Family

Ericaceae
Ericaceae

Genus

Gaylussacia
Vaccinium

Species

G. brachycera
V. myrtillus

Generic Group

Heath
Heath

Difference Between Huckleberry and Blueberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Huckleberry and Blueberry with peel is 37.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 52.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry and Blueberry is Ericales and Ericales respectively. Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species and Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.