• If all the blueberries grown in North America in one year were spread out in a single layer, they would cover a four-lane highway that stretched from New York to Chicago.
• The blueberry is the second most popular berry in the U.S., the strawberry is number one. Over 200 million pounds of blueberries are grown commercially each year.
• North America produced nearly 90% of world blueberry production in 2005.
• Blueberries are rich in Vitamins A, C, E and beta-carotene as well as rich in the minerals potassium, manganese, magnesium.
• They are very high in fiber and low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium.
• 1 c. of blueberries is 84 calories.
• Blueberries contain no cholesterol or fat and are also low in calories.
• Blueberries are high in dietary fiber, Vitamin A and niacin.
• They contain iron and other trace minerals and are a fair source of Vitamin C.
• Blueberries are ranked No. 1 in antioxidant activity compared with 40 other commercially available fruits and vegetables. That means a serving of blueberries has more of the antioxidant power you need to fight aging, cancer and heart disease.