Blueberry

Blueberries are perennial flowering plants with dark blue berries of the genus Vaccinium(a genus which also includes cranberries and bilberries) native to North America. Blueberries contain powerful antioxidants and also have high concentrations of compounds called anthocyanosides.

Blueberries are pale greenish at first, then reddish-purple, and finally dark blue when ripe. They have a sweet taste when mature, with variable acidity. Blueberry bushes typically bear fruit in the middle of the growing season.

There are several types of blueberries, and the most potent ones are bilberries as they have the virtuous pigment in their flesh as well as in their skin. Thus, they pack a greater anthocyanin wallop.

Wild blueberries are also high on the nutritional list because they contain less water. All blueberries are very rich with antioxidants.

Fruit Calories

Fruit Calories are made up of mostly simple carbohydrates, some proteins, and typically very little fat. Of course, there are exceptions such as the avocado.

Fruit is nature’s sugar (the sugar fructose) and can be thought of as a “healthy” carbohydrate. However, during a fat-reducing program, all simple sugars should be eaten in moderation, but don’t go too overboard! Fruit contains many healthy nutrients, such as antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber.

Blueberry Calories and Macro-Nutrients