Blackberries are small powerhouses of health that are rich in antioxidants. The fruits rate very high on the ORAC ( Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity ) as blueberries. Their deep purple color denotes that they are rich in several compounds which can  help beat heart disease, cancers and the signs of ageing. These compounds include anthocyanins and ellagic acid, a chemical known to block cancer cells . Blackberries are also rich in  fibre and minerals, including magnesium, zinc, iron  and calcium. Their high vitamin E content helps protect the heart and keep the skin healthy.

The darker blackberries , the more ellagic acid it is likely to contain.

100 g of blackberries contains

• 25 Kcalories
• 0.9  g protein
• 5 g carbohydrates
• 3.1 g fibre
• 15 mg vitamin C
• 34 mcg folate
• 160 mcg potassium
• 41 mg calcium
• 0.7 mg iron