Berries are like nature's candy. Not only do they taste sweet and juicy, but they are so good for you. They are a good source of vitamins and phytochemicals (which help to fight disease or disorders).
For instance, cranberries and blueberries can fight off urinary tract infections. Blueberries and strawberries have been found to have anti-cancer properties. Dark colored berries like blackberries contain powerful antioxidants which can help to slow down the aging process. Berries, especially blueberries and raspberries, also contain something called lutein, which is important for healthy eyes. Wow, they may be tiny, but they sure are powerfully healthy!
Want to see how these berries compare nutritionally, then read more
| 1/2 cup (1/4 of the pint) | Calories | Fiber (g) | Vitamin A (mcg) | Vitamin C (mg) | Potassium (mg) | Folate (mcg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | 23 | 1.4 | 9 | 42 | 110 | 17 |
| Blueberries | 41 | 1.7 | 39 | 7 | 56 | 4 |
| Raspberries | 32 | 4 | 20 | 16 | 93 | 13 |
| Blackberries | 31 | 3.8 | 154 | 15 | 117 | 18 |
| Boysenberries | 33 | 3.5 | 44 | 2 | 92 | 42 |
| Raw Cranberries | 22 | 2.2 | 28 | 6 | 40 | 0 |
| Dried Cranberries (1/3) cup) | 123 | 2.3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Fit's Tips: Get your fill of these delicious fresh berries by adding them to your cereal, salads, and baked goods. A bowl of fresh-picked berries also makes a great dessert on its own.
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I LOVE dried cranberries but hate raw cranberries. Are eating the dried ones doing me any good?
1Yum! & good to know! I think I'll go get some strawberries now...
2Love berries!
3This is so good to know because I love berries! To answer your question JBlondie, (correct me if I'm wrong Fit, or anyone else) the only thing you have to watch out for in dried fruit is the all the added sugars and preservatives they add to them to keep them "fresh". Fruit is naturally high in the good types of sugar, but some dried fruit isn't as good for you. Feedback anyone?
4amazing info , thanks
5Jblondie... they are more calorie dense and some nutrients are lost in the drying process but they do still have vitamins in them... I actually just had ahndful of them earlier today.
6tshelly--- yes they totally can add sugar. so you should get no sugar added! also remember that a handful of dried cranberries has a lot more berries in it than a handful of fresh (because the dried are smaller) so eat less of them than you would eat fresh
7JBlondie, also note the calorie difference between raw and dried cranberries. Raw fruits have water and fiber which helps fill you up. Because dried fruit has the moisture removed, you might tend to eat more especially due to the concentrated sugars. Still there is a health benefit to dried fruit so maybe just balance your diet out ...
8Hi Fit! I'm disappointed I dont see the acai (ah-sigh-ee) berry on this list.. it is so packed with antioxidants and polyphenols.. incredibly healthy. An entire post on the benefits of this berry might be of interest to Sugar readers.
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9I love blueberries and raspberries; I eat them everyday. It's great to know that blackberries can help with anti-aging; the bad part is I don't like them. Maybe as I get older I'll shut up and deal with since I'd rather age in a natural way.
10Strawberries are also high on my list of fave foods.
11I love berries so much that I even think they are worth the higher prices when they aren't in-season where I live. It's always an added bonus to know the foods you love have great nutritional value as well as amazing flavors.
12Hu Nutella
I love acai!!! My daughter turned me on to them at a gelazzi store. Yum!
Packed with antioxidents... Acai is a berry that most Americans neve heard of - and when we discover it we can't pronounce it. Thanks for the correct proniunciation 
Fit, what's the scop on acai berries?
13I love berries!! so this news is awesome!!
14a fellow coworker urged me to eat more berries besides strawberries. she advised me to try a bowl of fiber one and mixture of raspberries and blueberries for breakfast. it's the best and just another way to get those healthy benefits.
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