We Love Berries

Fresh or frozen berries are a wonderful snack to have on hand at all times. They're delicious and incredibly nutritious. There are also so many different varieties of berries available to us, each with their own statistics and health benefits which is why it is always suggested to eat a varied diet to get all of these wonderful benefits. 

Let's investigate some of the most prominent benefits of eating the following berries. Everything is compared on a 100g serving to make things equal when comparing stats.

STRAWBERRIES

CALORIES 32
CARBS 7.7g
SUGARS 4.9g
FIBER 2g
PROTEIN 0.7g
FAT 0.3g

Notable Nutrients - Excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin B9, Manganese, and Potassium.

Strawberries contain many antioxidants that may be beneficial for our bodies. They are also a low-glycemic food meaning that diabetics can consume them safely without worrying about a spike in blood sugar levels.

BLUEBERRIES

CALORIES 57
CARBS 14.5g
SUGARS 10g
FIBER 2.4g
PROTEIN 0.7g
FAT 0.3g

Notable Nutrients - Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Manganese

Blueberries are reputably the most studied of all of the berries for their plethora of immunity boosting antioxidants. They are also low glycemic meaning they won't spike your blood sugar and can safely be consumed by diabetics.

MULBERRIES

CALORIES 60
CARBS 13.7
SUGARS 11.3g
FIBER 2.4g
PROTEIN 2g
FAT 0.5g

Notable Nutrients - Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, Iron, Potassium

With almost 100% of your daily vitamin c per serving, these berries are a wonderful boost to our immune systems. They are not widely accessible in their fresh form but can be found freeze dried for a wonderful snack. The berries also contain a wonderful amount of fiber which contributes greatly to our overall health.

GOLDEN BERRIES

CALORIES 74
CARBS 15.7g
SUGARS 12.0g
FIBER 6g
PROTEIN 2g
FAT 1g

Notable Nutrients - Vitamin C, Thiamin, Iron, Niacin

Golden Berries are loaded with antioxidants including beta carotene which is studied for its many benefits to our health. Golden berries also contain significant amounts of fiber per serving leaving us full and our guts healthy.

RASPBERRIES

CALORIES 64g
CARBS 14.7g
SUGARS 4.6g
FIBER 8g
PROTEIN 1.5g
FAT 0.8g

Notable Nutrients - Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin E, Manganese

Raspberries are one of the lowest in sugars of all the berries and provide a hefty amount of fiber per serving. This makes them an ideal snack. Raspberries also contain antioxidants that have been shown to reduce inflammation and protect against oxidative stress. Their antioxidant content is comparable to strawberries but less than blueberries and blackberries.

CRANBERRIES

CALORIES 50
CARBS 13.4g
SUGARS 4.4g
FIBER 5.1g
PROTEIN 0.4g
FAT 0.1g

Notable Nutrients - Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Manganese

Cranberries contain a plethora of antioxidants that are studied for their benefits to our immune systems. It is also thought that the juice of cranberries is good for our urinary tracts. Cranberries are also packed with fiber and low in sugar making them an ideal snack.

BLACKBERRIES

CALORIES 43
CARBS 10.2
SUGARS 4.9g
FIBER 5.3g
PROTEIN 1.4g
FAT 0.5g

Notable Nutrients - Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Folate, Manganese, Beta Carotene

Fruits like blueberries and blackberries that are so richly hued provide an enormous amount of antioxidants all working towards fighting free radicals, reducing oxidative stress, and fighting off illness. They are low in calories, sugar, and high in fiber.

All berries are not created equally but they all provide us a variety of vitamins, nutrients, and body benefits. Eating a variety of berries will ensure that we get all of these wonderful benefits. In almost every case, they are low in calories and high in fiber making them an ideal snack choice. Plus, they're delicious, how can you beat that?

HAPPY VEG
Information gathered from:
https://nutritiondata.self.com/
https://www.healthline.com/