Nutritional Value of Blueberry
Blueberries are deep in color, ranging from blue, maroon and purple. There are around 30 different species of blueberries. Blueberries are sold fresh, dried or are used in a variety of sauces, juice, jellies and jams.

Nutrition Facts and Information about Blueberry: Blueberries are rich in potassium with good amount of phosphorus, magnesium and calcium. It also has small amount of iron, sodium, zinc, copper, manganese and selenium.

Vitamin Content of Blueberry: Blueberries are rich in Vitamin C and choline with good amount of Vitamin A and small amount of Vitamin E, K, B6, thiamin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid and betaine.

Calorie Content of Blueberry: 100g of blueberries have 57 calories. Calories from fat are 3.

Health Benefits of Blueberry: Blueberries contain antioxidants that help slow the ageing process, reduce the risk of cancer, reduce eyestrain, prevent urinary tract infections, treat coughs and offer protection against macular degeneration. Blueberries can also lower cholesterol, help relieve both diarrhea and constipation and act as astringents in the digestive system to reduce inflammation.

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Nutritional Value of Olive Fruit
Olive is a popular fruit, which can be eaten fresh or can be used in many recipes. Olive oil is used extensively in cooking. Olives have many health benefits because of its abundance in mono unsaturated fatty acids.

Nutrition Facts and Information about Olive: Olives are rich in calcium with good amount of iron, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium. It also has small amount of zinc, copper and selenium.

Vitamin Content of Olive: Olives are rich in Vitamin A, E with good amount of choline and small amount of Vitamin C and K.

Calorie Content of Olive: 100g of olive has 115 calories. Calories from fat are 89.

Health Benefits of Olive: Olives are good for reducing heart disease, colon cancer, arthritis, indigestion and kidney stones. These are also good for skin care due to abundance of Vitamin E.

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This article was contributed by Nishidha Patil

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