Blackberries

fruits

Blackberries

9/ 10Excellent
Controversy: 4.6

Rated by 11 diets

10 approve0 caution1 avoid

How the diets react

Approves10
Disapproves1
Is Blackberries Healthy?

Yes — Blackberries is broadly considered healthy. 10 out of 11 diets approve it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
Calories
43kcal
Protein
1.4g
Carbs
10g
Fat
0.5g
Fiber
5.3g
Sugar
4.9g
Sodium
1mg

Diet Ratings

KetoApproved

1 cup (~144g) contains ~7g net carbs (high fiber offsets total carbs). Keto-friendly berry option. Moderate portions fit easily within daily carb limits.

VeganApproved

Whole plant food, naturally vegan, high in fiber and antioxidants. No animal products or derivatives.

PaleoApproved

Excellent paleo berry. Very low sugar, high fiber, nutrient-dense, and rich in antioxidants. Wild berries were dietary staples for Paleolithic humans. No anti-nutrients.

MediterraneanApproved

Blackberries are nutrient-dense berries with high fiber, polyphenols, and antioxidants. They are strongly encouraged in Mediterranean diet as part of daily plant-based food consumption.

CarnivoreAvoid

Plant-derived berry with carbohydrates and plant compounds. Excluded from carnivore diet as a plant food.

Whole30Approved

Whole fruit with no added ingredients. Explicitly compliant as a natural fruit allowed on Whole30.

Low-FODMAPApproved

Monash University rates blackberries as low-FODMAP at a generous serving of 1 cup (150g). They are among the lowest-FODMAP berries with minimal fermentable carbohydrates and polyols.

DASHApproved

Excellent DASH fruit. Very high in fiber, potassium, and antioxidants. Low sodium and natural sugars. One of the most nutrient-dense berries.

ZoneApproved

Exceptional fiber-to-carb ratio with minimal net carbs and outstanding polyphenol profile. Lowest glycemic berry option. Top-tier Zone fruit recommendation alongside raspberries.

Exceptionally high in anthocyanins, ellagic acid, and polyphenols. Among the most anti-inflammatory fruits with superior antioxidant capacity. Low glycemic impact with excellent nutrient density.

GLP-1 FriendlyApproved

Highest fiber among berries (5.3g per 100g), low sugar (4.9g per 100g), excellent fiber-to-sugar ratio, high water content (88%), nutrient-dense. Ideal GLP-1 fruit choice alongside raspberries.

Controversy Index

Score range: 210/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus4.6Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Blackberries

Keto 8/10
  • 7g net carbs per cup
  • 8g fiber per cup
  • Low net carb berry
  • Antioxidant rich
Vegan 9/10
  • whole food
  • no processing
  • high nutritional value
  • no animal products
Paleo 9/10
  • Unprocessed whole food
  • Very low glycemic impact
  • High fiber and antioxidants
  • Available to hunter-gatherers
Mediterranean 9/10
  • Excellent fiber source
  • High polyphenol content
  • Antioxidant properties
  • Low sugar relative to fiber
Whole30 10/10
  • Whole fruit
  • No added sugar
  • No processing
Low-FODMAP 9/10
  • Very low fructan content
  • Very low polyol content
  • Generous serving size permitted
DASH 9/10
  • Very high fiber
  • High potassium
  • Antioxidant-rich
  • Low sodium
  • Low sugar content
Zone 9/10
  • Lowest glycemic index
  • Highest fiber density
  • Exceptional polyphenol content
  • Minimal net carbs
  • 1 serving ≈ 1 cup
  • Anthocyanins
  • Ellagic acid
  • High polyphenol content
  • Low glycemic index
  • very high fiber
  • very low sugar
  • excellent fiber-to-sugar ratio
  • high water content
  • nutrient-dense