Blueberry vs. Cherries
Nutrition comparison of Blueberry and Cherries
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blueberry
versus
cherries
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blueberry and cherries:
- Both blueberry and cherries are high in dietary fiber.
- Blueberry has more niacin.
- Cherry is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Cherries (Cherries, sweet, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Blueberry and cherries contain similar amounts of calories - blueberry has 57 calories per 100 grams and cherry has 63 calories.
| Blueberry | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 91% |
| Fat | 4% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Blueberry and cherries contain similar amounts of carbs - blueberry has 14.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both blueberry and cherries are high in dietary fiber. Blueberry has 14% more dietary fiber than cherry - blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Blueberry and cherries contain similar amounts of sugar - blueberry has 10g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry has 12.8g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Blueberry and cherries contain similar amounts of protein - blueberry has 0.74g of protein per 100 grams and cherry has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both blueberry and cherries are low in saturated fat - blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Blueberry has 39% more Vitamin C than cherry - blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry has 7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Blueberry and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Blueberry and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Blueberry and cherries contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry has 2.1ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Blueberry has more niacin. Both blueberry and cherries contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Blueberry | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 0.154 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.199 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.049 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Blueberry and cherries contain similar amounts of calcium - blueberry has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Blueberry and cherries contain similar amounts of iron - blueberry has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry has 0.36mg of iron.
potassium
Cherry is a great source of potassium and it has 188% more potassium than blueberry - blueberry has 77mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry has 222mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds,
| Blueberry | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.2 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 1.66 mg | 0.24 mg |
| myricetin | 1.3 mg | 0.05 mg |
| Quercetin | 7.67 mg | 2.29 mg |
| isorhamnetin | ~ | 0.05 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both blueberry and cherries contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Blueberry | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 32 UG | 38 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 80 UG | 85 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blueberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than cherry per 100 grams.
| Blueberry | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.058 G | 0.026 G |
| Total | 0.058 G | 0.026 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, blueberry has more linoleic acid than cherry per 100 grams.
| Blueberry | Cherries | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.088 G | 0.027 G |
| Total | 0.088 G | 0.027 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Blueberry or Cherries .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does blueberry or cherries contain more calories in 100 grams?Blueberry and cherries contain similar amounts of calories - blueberry has 57 calories in 100g and cherry has 63 calories.
Does blueberry or cherries have more carbohydrates?
By weight, blueberry and cherries contain similar amounts of carbs - blueberry has 14.5g of carbs for 100g and cherry has 16g of carbohydrates.