Blueberry vs. Nectarine
Nutrition comparison of Blueberry and Nectarine
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
blueberry
versus
nectarine
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in blueberry and nectarine:
- Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Nectarine has more niacin.
- Nectarine is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Blueberry (Blueberries, raw) and Nectarine (Nectarines, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nectarine and blueberry contain similar amounts of calories - nectarine has 44 calories per 100 grams and blueberry has 57 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, blueberry is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to nectarine for fat. Blueberry has a macronutrient ratio of 5:91:5 and for nectarine, 9:85:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Blueberry | Nectarine | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 85% |
| Fat | 5% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nectarine and blueberry contain similar amounts of carbs - nectarine has 10.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Blueberry is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 41% more dietary fiber than nectarine - nectarine has 1.7g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and blueberry has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nectarine and blueberry contain similar amounts of sugar - nectarine has 7.9g of sugar per 100 grams and blueberry has 10g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Nectarine and blueberry contain similar amounts of protein - nectarine has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.74g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both nectarine and blueberry are low in saturated fat - nectarine has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Blueberry has 80% more Vitamin C than nectarine - nectarine has 5.4mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and blueberry has 9.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Nectarine and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - nectarine has 17ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and blueberry has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Nectarine and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - nectarine has 0.77mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.57mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Nectarine and blueberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nectarine has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and blueberry has 19.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Nectarine has more niacin. Both blueberry and nectarine contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Blueberry | Nectarine | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.037 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.041 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 0.418 MG | 1.125 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.185 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Folate | 6 UG | 5 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Nectarine and blueberry contain similar amounts of calcium - nectarine has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and blueberry has 6mg of calcium.
iron
Nectarine and blueberry contain similar amounts of iron - nectarine has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and blueberry has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Nectarine is a great source of potassium and it has 161% more potassium than blueberry - nectarine has 201mg of potassium per 100 grams and blueberry has 77mg 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 | Nectarine | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.2 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 1.66 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 1.3 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 7.67 mg | 0.69 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 nectarine contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Blueberry | Nectarine | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 32 UG | 150 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 80 UG | 130 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, blueberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than nectarine per 100 grams.
| Blueberry | Nectarine | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.058 G | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.058 G | 0.002 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both blueberry and nectarine contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Blueberry | Nectarine | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.088 G | 0.111 G |
| Total | 0.088 G | 0.111 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does nectarine or blueberry contain more calories in 100 grams?Nectarine and blueberry contain similar amounts of calories - nectarine has 44 calories in 100g and blueberry has 57 calories.
Does nectarine or blueberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nectarine and blueberry contain similar amounts of carbs - nectarine has 10.6g of carbs for 100g and blueberry has 14.5g of carbohydrates.