TABLE 1.
Nutrient composition of freeze-dried blueberries and placebo compared with fresh blueberries1
| Nutrient | Freeze-dried blueberries (22 g)2 | Placebo (22 g)2 | Fresh blueberries (per 1 cup)3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy, kcal | 85 | 84 | 84 |
| Carbohydrates, g | 20.2 | 20.9 | 21.5 |
| Protein, g | 0.6 | ND | 1.1 |
| Fat, g | 0.2 | ND | 0.5 |
| Fiber, g | 5.2 | 0.3 | 3.6 |
| Vitamin C, mg | 1.7 | ND | 14.4 |
| Potassium, mg | 104.7 | 3.2 | 114 |
| Anthocyanins, mg | 261.8 | 2.2 | 241.6 |
| Phenolics, mg | 765.6 | 48.8 | Unknown |
1
ND, nondetectable.
2
Analyzed by International Chemistry Testing.
3
USDA, Agricultural Research Service, FoodData Central, FDC ID: 171711, USDA Database for Flavonoid Content of Selected Foods, release 3.2 (2015), NDB no. 09050.