Blueberry Nutrition
One serving (about 1/2 cup) of blueberries delivers:
42 calories
11 g carbohydrate
2 g fiber
1 g protein
7 g sugars
4 mg calcium
57 mg potassium
7 mg vitamin C
Compared to many other fruits, blueberries contain less naturally occurring sugar, if you are looking for something less sweet.
However, all blueberries may not be created equal. There is a growing body of research supporting wild blueberries as the “blueberriest blueberry,” a term coined by the Wild Blueberry Association of North America. Wild blueberries are smaller than cultivated blueberries, but they pack a punch of blueberry flavor and nutrition. Wild blueberries have twice the antioxidant capacity of ordinary blueberries.
Frozen blueberries are a great option for when fresh berries are not in season. Frozen fruits and vegetables are picked and frozen at peak ripeness, which also means peak nutrition. Their texture changes slightly as they thaw, but frozen berries are perfect for smoothies, baking and parfaits. When buying frozen, check the ingredients to make sure there’s no added sugar. Frozen blueberries are great to keep on hand in your freezer and are usually cheaper than fresh berries (especially when they’re not in season).
