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1. Blueberry Facts
2. Types of Blueberries
3. Nutritional Value of Blueberry
4. Health Benefits of Blueberries

Blueberry Facts

History and Origin

Types of Blueberries

Types of Blueberries grown and sold in Australia

Blueberry Nutritional Value

Fruit ” Blueberry ” ( Nutritional value )
Nutritional value per 100 g
Blueberries, raw

Weight of Fruit – 1 cup = 148 g

Nutrient ( Proximate’s )	Unit	Value	Daily Value %
Energy	kcal	57	2.8%
Protein	g	0.74	1.4%
Total lipid (fat)	g	0.33	0.4%
Carbohydrate, by difference	g	14.49	5.2%
Fiber, total dietary	g	2.4	8.5%
Sugars, total	g	9.96
Minerals
Calcium, Ca	mg	6	0.4%
Iron, Fe	mg	0.28	1.5%
Magnesium, Mg	mg	6	1.4%
Phosphorus, P	mg	12	0.9%
Potassium, K	mg	77	1.6%
Sodium, Na	mg	1	0.04%
Zinc, Zn	mg	0.16	1.4%
Copper, Cu	mg	0.057	6.3%
Manganese, Mn	mg	0.336	14.6%
Selenium, Se	mcg	0.1	0.1%
Vitamins
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid	mg	9.7	10.7%
Thiamin (B-1)	mg	0.037	3.0%
Riboflavin (B-2)	mg	0.041	3.1%
Niacin (B-3)	mg	0.418	2.6%
Pantothenic acid (B-5)	mg	0.124	2.4%
Vitamin B-6	mg	0.052	3.0%
Vitamin B-12	mg	0.00
Folate DFE (dietary folate) (B-9)	mcg	6	1.5%
Vitamin A, RAE (retinol)	mcg	3	0.3%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)	mg	0.57	3.8%
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)	mcg	0
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	mcg	19.3	16.0%
Lipids
Saturated Fatty Acids	g	0.028	0.1%
Monounsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.047
Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids	g	0.146
Trans Fatty Acids	g	0.000
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene	mcg	32
Lutein + zeaxanthin	mcg	80

Reference Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie Intake, for Adults and Children 4 or More Years of Age. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Percentages are roughly approximated using (RDA) Recommended Dietary Allowances for adults. Source: Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Blueberry Nutritional Value

Blueberry Health Benefits

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References

Nutrient Database – USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)

Reference Values for Nutrition – FDA U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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