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Blueberry, wild blueberry Vaccinium myrtillus
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Blueberry, wild blueberry Vaccinium myrtillus
Pureed blueberry soup:
Blueberries, water, sugar, salt (minimum), organic potato flour
The dark color, fresh taste and rich nutritional content of blueberries make them a true superberry.
- Eye health:
Blueberries are especially known for their anthocyanins, which have a positive effect on eye health. These flavonoids improve night vision and strengthen the blood vessels in the eyes. Blueberries can also help reduce eye strain caused by screen time, for example.
- Gut and stomach support:
High-fiber blueberries promote digestion and help with gut health. They ease stomach upsets and reduce inflammation in the intestines. Both fresh and dried blueberries are good choices for stomach support.
- Cardiovascular health:
Blueberry antioxidants, such as vitamin C and anthocyanins, lower blood pressure and improve blood lipid levels. They help protect the heart and blood vessels from oxidative stress.
- Anti-inflammatory effect:
The polyphenols and other antioxidants in blueberries may reduce low-grade inflammation, which is associated with many chronic diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease.
Blueberry is a light but nutritious berry. Its nutritional values per 100 g:
Calories: about 50 kcal
Carbohydrates: 9–11 g (mostly sugars and fiber)
Fiber: about 3 g
Vitamin C: 10 mg (about 12% of daily requirement)
Vitamins E and K: small amounts
Antioxidants: anthocyanins, flavonoids, and polyphenols
Blueberry is an excellent natural source of antioxidants, and it also contains small amounts of minerals such as manganese and iron.
Blueberry 100 g:
Nutrient Goal
Energy kcal 64.7 kcal 3 %
Energy kJ 270.9 kJ
Fat 1.1 g 1 %
Saturated 0.0 g 0 %
Monounsaturated 0.1 g 0 %
Polyunsaturated 0.2 g 1 %
Carbohydrate 10.2 g 4 %
Sugar 8.4 g 17 %
Protein 0.8 g 1 %
Salt 0.0 g 0 %
Fiber 3.3 g 13 %
Organic acids 1.4 g
Vitamin Goal
Vitamin A (RAE) 3.9 µg 1 %
Thiamine (B1) 0.1 mg 12 %
Riboflavin (B2) 0.0 mg 1 %
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg 5 %
Vitamin B12 0.0 µg 0 %
Vitamin C 7.2 mg 10 %
Vitamin D 0.0 µg 0 %
Vitamin E 1.9 mg 23 %
Folate (Vitamin B9) 11.2 µg 4 %
Niacin (Vitamin B3) 0.4 mg 3 %
Mineral or trace element Goal
Phosphorus (P) 20.0 mg 3 %
Iodine (I) 1.0 µg 1 %
Potassium (K) 110.0 mg 4 %
Calcium (Ca) 19.0 mg 2 %
Copper (Cu) 0.1 mg 9 %
Magnesium (Mg) 9.0 mg 3 %
Sodium (Na) 2.0 mg
Iron (Fe) 0.6 mg 4 %
Selenium (Se) 0.1 µg 0 %
Zinc (Zn) 0.2 mg 2 %
