Calories in Blueberries, canned, light syrup, drained
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Blueberries, canned, light syrup, drained contains 88 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (244 g) provides about 215 kcal.
Roughly 92% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 4% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fruits and fruit juices on FoodFactly, where the median is 60 kcal per 100 g across 386 foods.
100 g provides 19% of the Daily Value for manganese, 17% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 10% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 88 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.4 g | 0.5% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.028 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 3 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 22.7 g | 8% |
| Dietary fiber M | 2.6 g | 9% |
| Total sugars M | 17.5 g | |
| Protein M | 1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C M | 0.5 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 1.4 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K M | 19.9 µg | 17% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.046 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.36 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.041 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.049 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 4 mg | 0.7% |
| Calcium M | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron M | 0.43 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium M | 4 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus M | 12 mg | 1% |
| Potassium M | 54 mg | 1% |
| Zinc M | 0.09 mg | 0.8% |
| Copper I | 0.053 mg | 6% |
| Manganese M | 0.44 mg | 19% |
| Selenium I | 0.1 µg | 0.2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 4%
- Carbohydrates 92%
- Fat 4%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fiber2.6 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars17.5 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 11 g)
- Fat0.4 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Saturated fat0.028 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.021 g)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water75.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.062 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.19 g |
Sugars and starch (6)
| Sucrose M | 0.41 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 8.6 g |
| Fructose M | 8.4 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.11 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 0.022 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.006 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 0.06 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.075 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene I | 22 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 53 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.46 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0.03 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0.19 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 75.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.18 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 370 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 36 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 2 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Blueberries
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blueberries, wild, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 61 | 1.2 g | 12.3 g | 0.76 g |
| Blueberries, dried, sweetened Dried or dry | 317 | 2.5 g | 80 g | 2.5 g |
| Blueberries, wild, canned, heavy syrup, drained Canned | 107 | 0.56 g | 28.3 g | 0.34 g |
| Blueberries, wild, frozen (Alaska Native) Frozen | 44 | 0.7 g | 10.4 g | 0 g |
| Blueberries, raw Raw | 57 | 0.74 g | 14.5 g | 0.33 g |
| Blueberries, canned, heavy syrup, solids and liquids Canned | 88 | 0.65 g | 22.1 g | 0.33 g |
| Blueberries, wild, frozen Frozen | 57 | 0 g | 13.9 g | 0.16 g |
| Blueberries, frozen, unsweetened Frozen | 51 | 0.42 g | 12.2 g | 0.64 g |
| Blueberries, frozen, sweetened Frozen | 85 | 0.4 g | 22 g | 0.13 g |
| Blueberries, dried Dried or dry | 317 | 2.5 g | 80 g | 2.5 g |
| Blueberries, frozen Frozen | 51 | 0.42 g | 12.2 g | 0.64 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluberries, canned Canned | 88 | 1 g | 22.7 g | 0.4 g |
| Apricots, canned, heavy syrup, drained Canned | 83 | 0.64 g | 21.3 g | 0.11 g |
| Cherries, sweet, canned, pitted, heavy syrup, drained Canned | 83 | 0.73 g | 21.1 g | 0.21 g |
| Fig, canned Canned | 76 | 0.56 g | 19.4 g | 0.24 g |
| Pears, canned, heavy syrup, drained Canned | 74 | 0.24 g | 19.1 g | 0.18 g |
| Cherries, sweet, canned, pitted, heavy syrup pack, solids and liquids Canned | 83 | 0.6 g | 21.3 g | 0.15 g |
| Blackberries, canned, heavy syrup, solids and liquids Canned | 92 | 1.3 g | 23.1 g | 0.14 g |
| Fruit cocktail, canned, heavy syrup, drained Canned | 70 | 0.47 g | 18.8 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned blueberries?
100 g of canned blueberries has 88 kcal. 1 cup (244 g): about 215 kcal.
How much protein is in canned blueberries?
Canned blueberries contains 1 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.5 g in 1 cup (244 g). About 4% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits and fruit juices, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.61 g).
How many carbs are in canned blueberries?
Canned blueberries has 22.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.6 g of fiber and 17.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned blueberries?
Canned blueberries contains 0.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.028 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned blueberries contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (19% DV), Vitamin K (17% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned blueberries?
100 g contains 3 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does blueberries have the same nutrition canned and raw?
No. Per 100 g, blueberries, canned, light syrup, drained has 88 kcal, while blueberries, wild, raw (Alaska Native) has 61 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168179. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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