Berries: A Myriad Of Colours
Rasp, blue,
History
Generally berries like
From the botanical perspective
Generally berries belong to the heath (Ericaceae) family. Blueberries grow in clusters and range in size from that of a small pea to a marble. Indian berry grows on trees and as single fruit. The skin surrounds a semi-transparent flesh.
Blueberries, raw
Nutrition Summary | |
Total Calories | 57 |
Protein | 0.7 g |
Fat | 0.4 g |
Carbohydrate | 14.5 g |
Nutrients | Amount | %Daily Value |
Calcium, Ca | 6 mg | 0.6 % |
Copper, Cu | 0.06 mg | 2.85 % |
Iron, Fe | 0.28 mg | 1.56 % |
Magnesium, Mg | 6 mg | 1.5 % |
Manganese, Mn | 0.34 mg | 16.8 % |
Phosphorus, P | 12 mg | 1.2 % |
Potassium, K | 77 mg | 2.2 % |
Selenium, Se | 0.1 mcg | 0.14 % |
Sodium, Na | 1 mg | 0.04 % |
Zinc, Zn | 0.16 mg | 1.07 % |
Vitamin A | 54 IU | 1.08 % |
Vitamin C | 9.7 mg | 16.17 % |
Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 2.6 % |
Vitamin E | 0.57 mg | 1.9 % |
Vitamin K | 19.3 mcg | 24.13 % |
Riboflavin | 0.04 mg | 2.41 % |
Thiamin | 0.04 mg | 2.47 % |
Folate, DFE | 6 mcg | 1.5 % |
Niacin | 0.42 mg | 2.09 % |
Sugars | 9.96 g | |
Fiber | 2.4 g | 9.6 % |
Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 % |
Water | 84.21 g | |
Carotene, alpha | 0 mcg | |
Carotene, beta | 32 mcg | |
Choline | 6 mg | |
Lycopene | 0 mcg | |
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