Cultivated Blueberry Composition
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| Nutrient | Measurement |
Units |
| Amount/100g | g | |
| Moisture | g | 85.15 |
| Protein | g | 1.12 |
| Fat | g | 0.02 |
| Ash | g | 0.19 |
| Carbohydrates | g | 13.51 |
| Sugars | g | 10.65 |
| Total Dietary Fiber | g | 2.86 |
| Vitamin C | mg | 1.40 |
| Sodium | mg | 10.00 |
| Potassium | mg | 56.40 |
| Calcium | mg | 8.80 |
| Iron | mg | 0.186 |
Composition by Percent:
| Water | 85.12% |
| Protein | 1.12% |
| Ash | 0.19% |
| Lipids | 0.02% |
| Carbohydrates | 13.51% |
Total Sugars:
| Fructose | Glucose | Sucrose |
| 49% | 48% | 3% |
Source: J. of Amer. Soc. Hort Sci. 109(1):105-111, 1984
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