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Raspberry and Blueberry


Blueberry and Raspberry


Benefits

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
  
  

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  

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 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
11.94 g  
99+
14.49 g  
29

Fiber
6.50 g  
6
2.40 g  
24

Sugar
4.42 g  
99+
9.96 g  
21

Protein
1.20 g  
19
0.74 g  
39

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10  
15
0.05  
22

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg  
33
3.00 mcg  
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg  
30
0.04 mg  
27

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg  
24
0.04 mg  
22

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg  
26
0.42 mg  
34

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.33 mg  
11
0.12 mg  
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg  
32
0.05 mg  
35

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
21.00 mcg  
13
6.00 mcg  
29

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
26.20 mg  
35
9.70 mg  
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.87 mg  
12
0.57 mg  
17

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
7.80 mcg  
10
19.30 mcg  
4

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
136.00 mcg  
7
80.00 mcg  
17

Choline
12.30 mg  
3
6.00 mg  
20

Fat
0.65 g  
12
0.33 g  
25

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
151.00 mg  
99+
77.00 mg  
99+

Iron
0.69 mg  
18
0.28 mg  
37

Sodium
1.00 mg  
20
1.00 mg  
20

Calcium
25.00 mg  
18
6.00 mg  
39

Magnesium
22.00 mg  
11
6.00 mg  
29

Zinc
0.42 mg  
6
0.16 mg  
17

Phosphorus
29.00 mg  
18
12.00 mg  
34

Manganese
0.67 mg  
5
0.34 mg  
13

Copper
0.09 mg  
24
0.06 mg  
39

Selenium
0.20 mcg  
15
0.10 mcg  
16

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
126.00 mg  
5
58.00 mg  
13

Omega 6s
249.00 mg  
7
88.00 mg  
22

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available  
26.40 mg  
5

Water Content
85.75 g  
35
84.21 g  
39

Ash
0.46 g  
29
0.24 g  
40

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
53.00 kcal  
21
57.00 kcal  
19

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available  
Not Available  

Calories in Frozen Form
52.00 kcal  
13
51.00 kcal  
14

Calories in Dried Form
363.00 kcal  
9
325.00 kcal  
13

Calories in Canned Form
91.00 kcal  
8
88.00 kcal  
9

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
68.00 kcal  
18
50.00 kcal  
30

Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal  
33
250.00 kcal  
19

Calories in Pie
169.00 kcal  
99+
245.00 kcal  
36

Characteristics

Type
Berry  
Berry  

Season
Summer  
Summer  

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  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Black, Purple, Red, Yellow  
Blue, Indigo  

Inside Color
Pink  
Greyish-white  

Shape
Conical  
Round  

Texture
Juicy  
Juicy  

Taste
Sweet  
Sweet  

Origin
Europe, North Asia  
North America  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Sandy loam  
Porous, Well-drained  

Soil pH
5.8-6.5  
4.5-5.5  

Climatic Conditions
Cold  
Cold  

Facts

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.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

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  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Rubus Idaeus  
Vaccinium myrtillus  

Synonym
Not Available  
Not Available  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Rosidae  
Dillenhidae  

Order
Rosales  
Ericales  

Family
Rosaceae  
Ericaceae  

Genus
Rubus  
Vaccinium  

Species
R. idaeus  
V. myrtillus  

Generic Group
Rose  
Heath  

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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.

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