Blueberry

ByОлена Коновалова
BLUEBERRY
    The fruits of the blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) exhibit a relatively limited vitamin profile, with the exception of ascorbic acid (46.9% of the Daily Value [DV] per 100 g) and vitamin K (phylloquinone) (16.1%). Contrary to popular misconceptions, these fruits are characterized by a low carotenoid concentration, specifically in regard to lutein and its isomer zeaxanthin (constituting only 1.3% DV per 100 g). For comparative clinical context: 100 g of cucumbers contain 383.0% DV of lutein, zucchini – 35.4%, and pattypan squash – 25.0%.
     The predominant constituents of the mineral profile of blueberries are: silicon (73.3% DV per 100 g), vanadium (42.0%), boron (37.8%), iodine (17.5%), manganese (17.5%), lead (10.0%), cobalt (9.0%), chromium (9.0%), and rubidium (8.3%).
    Blueberry fruits are rich in phytosterols (40.0% DV per 100 g), with beta-sitosterol serving as the primary constituent (36.4% DV). This significant concentration of beta-sitosterol allows blueberries to be clinically categorized as products for women, particularly when consumed in therapeutic quantities (for further biochemical details, see avocado).
    They are further characterized by a substantial mono- and disaccharide fraction (15.2%), predominantly consisting of glucose (48.8% DV) and fructose (14.1%). The nutritional matrix includes dietary fiber (11.2%) and pectic substances (16.0%). They contain minor quantities of starch (0.03 g per 100 g) and sucrose (0.11 g).
     The total purine base content per 100 g constitutes 6.7% of the daily allowance.
     The concentration of oxalic acid per 100 g is 11 mg, representing 2.8% of the maximum tolerable daily intake (for further details, see Rhubarb).
     It should be noted that blueberries exhibit a capacity for the bioaccumulation of the toxic ultratrace element lead (10.0% DV per 100 g).
Caloric content per 100 g: 57 kcal
Water in 100 g: 84.21 g
Ash from 100 g: 0.24 g
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
 
Vitamins, macro- and microelements, nutrients per 100 g
VITAMINS
Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually*
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 0.025-0.040 mg 1.9% 5
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 0.028-0.040 mg 1.8% 5
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) 0.12-0.16 mg 2.8% 5
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 0.030-0.101 mg 3.3% 5
Vitamin B9 (folic acid) 6.0 µg 1.5% 0
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 0.0 µg 0.0% 0
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 9.7-56.0 mg 46.9% 50
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.57 mg 3.8% 5
Beta-tocopherol 0.01 mg 0.1% 0
Gamma-tocopherol 0.36 mg 2.4% 5
Delta-tocopherol 0.03 mg 0.2% 0
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol) 0.0 µg 0.0% 0
Vitamin PP (nicotinic acid) 0.47-0.59 mg 2.7% 5
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 19.3 µg 16.1% 20
Biotin 2.3 mcg 4.6% 5
Beta-carotene 32.0 mcg 0.6% 0
Alpha-carotene 0.6 mcg 0.01% 0
Lutein + zeaxanthin 80.0 mcg 1.3% 0
Beta-cryptoxanthin 20.0 mcg 0.4% 0
Lycopene 0.0 mcg 0.0% 0
Choline 6.0 mg 1.2% 0
Methylmethionine sulfonium (vitamin U) 0.0 mg 0.0% 0
Betaine trimethylglycine 0.2 mg 0.02% 0

* Full jug – 100% daily norm; empty – 0-1% of daily norm.

MINERAL ELEMENTS

Macroelements

 

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Potassium 51.0-107.0 mg 3.2% 5
Calcium 13.0-18.0 mg 1.4% 0
Silicon 22.0 mg 73.3% 70
Magnesium 6.7-7.2 mg 1.8% 5
Sodium 2.2-3.3 mg 0.2% 0
Sulfur 25.0-40.0 mg 3.2% 5
Phosphorus 9.0-12.0 mg 1.4% 0
Chlorine 7.8 mg 0.3% 0

 

Microelements and ultramicroelements

 

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Aluminum 30.9-62.9 mcg 0.1% 0
Boron 26.4 mcg 37.8% 40
Vanadium 16.8 mcg 42.0% 40
Iron 0.30-1.10 mg 5.3% 5
Iodine 10.9-24.3 mcg 17.5% 20
Cobalt 0.9 µg 9.0% 10
Lithium 6.0 µg 6.0% 10
Manganese 230.0-471.5 µg 17.5% 20
Copper 57.0-86.8 µg 6.8% 10
Molybdenum 2.4 µg 3.4% 5
Arsenic 0.5 µg 4.2% 5
Nickel 0.4-0.6 µg 0.3% 0
Tin 2.6-8.0 µg 0.3% 0
Rubidium 8.3 µg 8.3% 10
Lead 1.0 µg 10.0% 10
Selenium 0.1-0.2 µg 0.2% 0
Strontium 3.4 µg 0.4% 0
Thallium 0.04 µg 2.0% 5
Fluorine 73.9 µg 1.9% 5
Chromium 1.5-7.5 µg 9.0% 10
Zinc 100.0-160.0 µg 1.1% 0

 

PROTEINS AND AMINO ACIDS

 

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Total protein content 0.74 g 0.9% 0
Content of essential amino acids 0.191 g 0.9% 0
Content of non-essential amino acids 0.314 g 0.6% 0

 

Essential Amino Acids

 

Name of acid Content, g per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Valine 0.031 g 1.2% 0
Histidine 0.011 g 0.5% 0
Isoleucine 0.023 g 1.2% 0
Leucine 0.044 g 1.0% 0
Lysine 0.013 g 0.3% 0
Methionine 0.012 g 0.7% 0
Threonine 0.020 g 0.8% 0
Tryptophan 0.011 g 1.1% 0
Phenylalanine 0.026 g 0.9% 0

 

Conditional Amino Acids

 

Acid Name Content, g per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Alanine 0.031 g 0.5% 0
Arginine 0.037 g 0.6% 0
Aspartic Acid 0.057 g 0.5% 0
Glycine 0.031 g 0.9% 0
Glutamic Acid 0.091 g 0.7% 0
Proline 0.028 g 0.6% 0
Serine 0.022 g 0.3% 0
Tyrosine 0.009 g 0.3% 0
Cystine 0.008 g 0.4% 0



FATS AND FATTY ACIDS

 

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Total fat content 0.33 g 0.3% 0
Content of unsaturated fatty acids 0.20 g 0.5% 0
Content of omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids 0.06 g 6.0% 10
Content of omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids 0.09 g 0.9% 0
Content of saturated fatty acids 0.03 g 0.1% 0

 

Unsaturated Fatty Acids

 

Acid Name Content, g per 100 g of product
Palmitoleic C 16:1 (omega-7) 0.0 g
Oleic C 18:1 (omega-9) 0.05 g
Linoleic C 18:2 (omega-6) 0.09 g
Linolenic C 18:3 (omega-3) 0.06 g
Stearidonic C 18:4 (omega-3) 0.0 g
Gadoleic C 20:1 (omega-11) 0.002 g
Arachidonic C 20:4 (omega-6) 0.0 g
Eicosapentaenoic C 20:5 (omega-3) 0.0 g
Erucic C 22:1 (omega-9) 0.0 g
Clupanodonic C 22:5 (omega-3) 0.0 g
Docosahexaenoic C 22:6 (omega-3) 0.0 g
Nervonic C 24:1 (omega-9) 0.0 g

 

Saturated Fatty Acids

 

Acid Name Content, g per 100 g of product
Lauric C 12:0 0.0 g
Myristic C 14:0 0.0 g
Pentadecanoic 15:0 0.0 g
Palmitic C 16:0 0.02 g
Stearic C 18:0 0.01 g
Arachidic C 20:0 0.0 g
Behenic C 22:0 0.0 g
Lignoceric C 24:0 0.0 g

 

Sterols

 

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of Daily Value (DV)
Numerical Visual
Total Phytosterols 22.0 mg 40.0% 40
Campesterol 0.9-1.4 mg 2.2% 5
Beta-sitosterol 10.0-18.2 mg 36.4% 40
Stigmasterol 0.4-0.5 mg 1.3% 0
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0% –

 

CARBOHYDRATES

 

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of Daily Value (DV)
Numerical Visual
Total Carbohydrates 14.49 g 4.1% 5
Mono- and Disaccharides 7.3 g 14.6% 20
Glucose 4.88 g 48.8% 50
Fructose 4.97 g 14.1% 20
Galactose 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Sucrose 0.11 g – –
Lactose 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Starch 0.03 g –  –
Maltose 0.0 g – –
Dietary Fiber 2.4-3.1 g 11.2% 10
Pectin 0.8 g 16.0% 20
PURINE BASES
Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of Daily Value (DV)
Numerical Visual
Total Purine Content 8.0 mg 6.7% 5

Units of Measurement:
Piece (mass of one berry): 0.4 g
Standard Cup (250ml): 225.0 g
Faceted Glass (200ml): 180.0 g
Teaspoon: 8.0 g
Tablespoon: 27.0 g

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