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Frozen blueberries
Calories & nutrition facts
sweetened
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 85 kcal —
- Protein 0.4 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 20 g 7%
- Fat 0.1 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0 g 0%
- Fibre 2.2 g 8%
- Sugars 20 g —
- Sodium 1 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 2 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 1 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.52 mg 3%
- Vitamin K 17.7 µg 15%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.02 mg 2%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.05 mg 4%
- Niacin (B3) 0.25 mg 2%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.13 mg 3%
- Vitamin B6 0.06 mg 3%
- Folate (B9) 7 µg 2%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 5.5 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 6 mg 0%
- Iron 0.39 mg 2%
- Magnesium 2 mg 0%
- Phosphorus 7 mg 1%
- Potassium 60 mg 1%
- Zinc 0.06 mg 1%
- Copper 0.04 mg 4%
- Manganese 0.26 mg 11%
- Selenium 0.2 µg 0%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 85 | 0.4 g | 20 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 × cup, thawed | 230 g | 196 | 0.9 g | 45 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × package (10 oz) | 284 g | 241 | 1.1 g | 56 g | 0.4 g |
| 2 × cup, thawed | 460 g | 391 | 1.8 g | 91 g | 0.6 g |
| ½ × cup, thawed | 115 g | 98 | 0.5 g | 23 g | 0.1 g |
| 3 × cup, thawed | 690 g | 587 | 2.8 g | 136 g | 0.9 g |
| 4 × cup, thawed | 920 g | 782 | 3.7 g | 182 g | 1.2 g |
Similar foods
- Wild frozen blueberries57 kcal / 100 g
- Blueberriesraw51 kcal / 100 g
- Blueberryfrozen53 kcal / 100 g
- Wild frozen blueberry57 kcal / 100 g
- Dried blueberriessweetened317 kcal / 100 g
- Frozen raspberrysweetened103 kcal / 100 g
- Frozen strawberriesunsweetened35 kcal / 100 g
- Strawberriesfrozen, sweetened, whole84 kcal / 100 g
- Blackberriesfrozen, unsweetened64 kcal / 100 g
- Blackberryfrozen, unsweetened64 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Frozen blueberries
Do you need to thaw frozen blueberries before using them?
Usually not: add them straight from the freezer to smoothies, porridge and pancake batter. For cold toppings or salads, thaw them in the fridge and drain off excess juice if you want to avoid watering down the dish.
How do you stop frozen blueberries sinking in a cake?
Keep them frozen until you are ready to use them, then fold them into the batter gently at the very end. A light coating of flour can help them stay spread through a thick batter; expect some purple streaks if the berries thaw.
Can you put frozen blueberries straight into porridge?
Yes. Stir them into the oats during the last few minutes of cooking so they thaw and soften without breaking down completely. You can also scatter them over hot porridge, where they will thaw as you eat.
How do you make a quick blueberry compote from frozen blueberries?
Put the berries in a small saucepan with a spoonful of water and simmer for about 5–8 minutes, stirring until they burst and the juices thicken. Add lemon juice or a little sugar if you like; serve with pancakes, yoghurt or rice pudding.
How should you store frozen blueberries after opening the bag?
Seal the bag tightly or transfer the berries to an airtight freezer container, and return them to the freezer promptly. Keep them frozen until needed to limit clumping and preserve their texture.
Can you refreeze blueberries after thawing them?
If they thawed in the fridge and have stayed cold, you can refreeze them, though they may be softer when thawed again. Berries left at room temperature for more than two hours should not be refrozen.
Are frozen blueberries the same as wild frozen blueberries?
Not necessarily: wild blueberries are smaller and often have a more intense flavour, while cultivated berries are generally larger. In the supplied figures, wild frozen blueberries have 57 kcal and 4.4 g fibre per 100 g, compared with 85 kcal and 2.2 g fibre for frozen blueberries.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173951 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
