Goji Berries vs Blueberries – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing goji berries to blueberries, we picked the goji berries.

Why?

As you might have guessed, both are very good options:

• Both have plenty of vitamins and minerals, and/but goji berries have more. How much more? It varies, but for example about 5x more vitamin C, about 25x more iron, about 30x more calcium, about 50x more vitamin A.
• Blueberries beat goji berries with some vitamins (B, E, K), but only in quite small amounts.
• Both are great sources of antioxidants, and/but goji berries have 2–4 times the antioxidants that blueberries do.
• Goji berries do have more sugar, but since they have about 4x more sugar and 5x more fiber, we’re still calling this a win for goji berries on the glycemic index front (and indeed, the GI of goji berries is lower).

In short: blueberries are great, but goji berries beat them in most metrics.

Want to read more?

Check out our previous main features, detailing some of the science, and also where to get them:

• Goji Berries: Which Benefits Do They Really Have?
• The Sugary Food That Lowers Blood Sugars

Enjoy!