Blueberries vs Strawberries – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing blueberries to strawberries, we picked the blueberries.
Why?
It was close!
In terms of macros, blueberries have more carbs and fiber, the balance of which means that strawberries have the slightly lower glycemic index and glycemic load. All of these numbers are close enough though that this can, for practical purposes, be considered a tie.
In the category of vitamins, blueberries have more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B7, E, K, and choline, while strawberries have more of vitamins B5, B9, and C. Thus, a clear win for blueberries.
When it comes to minerals, blueberries have more copper and zinc, while strawberries have more calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and selenium. A clear win for strawberries, this time.
Both are these berries have abundant phytochemicals, but blueberries have more polyphenols in total, by far, and so win this round.
Adding up the sections makes for an overall win for blueberries, but by all means enjoy either or both; strawberries definitely have their merits too!
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