Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces blood circulation problems
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
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
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Eczema, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes, 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
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Varieties
Amity, August Red, Boyne, Canby, Caroline, Comet, Dinkum, Dorman Red, Latham, Meeker, Black Hawk, Hayda, Lauren, Meeker and Latham
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Color
Black, Purple, Red, Yellow
Blue, Indigo
Inside Color
Pink
Greyish-white
Origin
Europe, North Asia
North America
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Porous, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold
Facts about
- There are more than 200 varieties of raspberries.
- In USA, 90% of the raspberries are grown in Washington, California and Oregon.
- They do not ripe after they are picked.
- A raspberry contain 100 to 120 seeds.
- 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.
Top Producer
Russia
United States of America
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Canada, Mexico, Poland, Serbia, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Poland
Chile
Botanical Name
Rubus Idaeus
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Species
R. idaeus
V. myrtillus
Difference Between Raspberry and Blueberry
We might think that Raspberry and Blueberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raspberry and Blueberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raspberry and Blueberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raspberry and Blueberry with peel is 53.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Raspberry 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 Raspberry and Blueberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Raspberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Raspberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. idaeus species and Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.