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Calories in Blueberries

Indigenous peoples called them "star berries" — and turned them into survival food

Blueberries — 64 calories per 100g, nutrition facts
64 kcal
per 100g
Protein 0.7g
Carbs 14.6g
Fat 0.31g

What makes blueberries so powerful?

Long before "antioxidant" was a marketing term, Native American communities across North America were drying blueberries into pemmican, a dense mix of dried meat, fat, and berries that sustained hunting trips for generations. They're called native fruit for a reason: blueberries are one of the few major commercial fruits that originated in North America, only domesticated for mass farming in 1916. The pigment that gives them their color, anthocyanin, is the same compound researchers have linked to slower age-related memory decline — and wild blueberries pack roughly twice the antioxidants of the larger, cultivated kind sold in most supermarkets.

"Star berries"
Named by Indigenous communities for the star-shaped blossom on the fruit; used for food, medicine, and dye.
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The anthocyanin advantage
The pigment that makes them blue is linked in research to slower age-related memory decline.
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Wild beats cultivated
Wild blueberries carry roughly twice the antioxidants of standard supermarket varieties.
💡 When & how to use it

Eat them whole rather than juicing — most of the anthocyanins are concentrated in the skin. Frozen blueberries retain nearly all their antioxidant content, so they're a cheaper option with no real nutritional downside. Pairing them with a vitamin C source like citrus can also help your body absorb more iron from the rest of the meal.

Calories by Serving Size

100g
64 kcal
P 0.7g C 14.6g F 0.31g
1 RACC (140g)
90 kcal
P 1g C 20.4g F 0.4g
200g
128 kcal
P 1.4g C 29.2g F 0.6g
50g
32 kcal
P 0.4g C 7.3g F 0.2g
grams = 64 kcal

Full Nutrition Facts

Per 100g — daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 100g
Calories 64
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.31g 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 14.6g 5%
Protein 0.7g 1%
Vitamin C 8.06mg 9%
Calcium 11.7mg 1%
Iron 0.34mg 2%
Potassium 85.6mg 2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

How does Blueberries fit your daily goals?

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13 min
Walking to burn 64 kcal
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3%
of 2,000 kcal daily goal
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0.7g
protein (1% of daily 50g)
31
servings until 2,000 kcal
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Blueberries?

Blueberries contains 64 calories per 100g. A standard serving of 1 RACC (140g) provides 90 calories. It is a moderate-calorie food that can fit into most healthy diets.

How much protein does Blueberries have?

Blueberries provides 0.7g of protein per 100g, which is 1% of the 50g daily recommended value. It is not a primary protein source.

How many carbs are in Blueberries?

Blueberries contains 14.6g of carbohydrates per 100g .

Is Blueberries good for weight loss?

Blueberries has 64 kcal per 100g, which is relatively moderate. It can fit into a weight-loss diet as long as portion sizes are managed.

How do I track Blueberries calories accurately?

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