Which raspberries are considered healthier, yellow or red, and what are the differences between them?

Which raspberries are healthier, yellow or red? Raspberries come in several colors: black, white, red, and yellow. They are virtually identical in composition.Each variety has its own positive effect on the body.

Composition and beneficial properties

Raspberries come in a huge variety. The berries not only vary in color but also in the composition of beneficial micronutrients.

Red-fruited varieties

Red and hybrid varieties of berries contain:

• calcium;
• magnesium;
• phosphorus;
• zinc;
• manganese;
• chlorine;
• sodium;
• boron;
• cobalt;
• vitamins A, B, C, PP, E.

Black berries

Black berries contain:

• tannins;
• magnesium;
• zinc;
• iron;
• phosphorus;
• pectin;
• folic acid;
• anthocyanins;
• organic acid;
• vitamins A, B, C, PP, E.

White-fruited raspberries

White raspberries also contain a large amount of microelements:

• magnesium;
• chlorine;
• potassium;
• calcium;
• sulfur;
• selenium;
• malic acid;
• citric acid;
• essential oil;
• fiber;
• vitamins A, C.

Yellow fruits

Yellow raspberries have a similar composition to other varieties:

• zinc;
• potassium;
• iron;
• selenium;
• phosphorus;
• copper;
• sodium;
• tannins;
• essential oils;
• malic acid;
• salicylic acid;
• citric acid;
• B vitamins.

Comparative characteristics table

Raspberries vary in color, but are virtually identical in composition. The table provides a comparative overview of the berry varieties.

	red	yellow	black	white
Anthocyanin content	high	average	high	low
Vitamin composition	high	short	average	average
allergenicity	high	low	high	low
Microelement content	high	average	high	average
Essential oil content	average	high	low	high
Organic acid content	low	high	average	high
Presence of tannins	low	average	high	average

Which berry is healthier to eat?

Each variety of raspberry is rich in microelements and has a positive effect on the body.

Red berry has the following effects:

• strengthens the immune system;
• improves skin condition;
• relieves fever;
• stimulates thrombocytopoiesis.

Yellow berries have slightly different properties:

• improves immunity;
• helps to cope with colds;
• has an antioxidant effect;
• saturates the body with vitamins.

Black chokeberry varieties have beneficial properties for the human body:

• removes heavy metals;
• stimulates bowel function;
• strengthens blood vessels;
• relieves sore throat during colds.

The white berries of the crop have the following effects:

• decongestant;
• reduces temperature during colds;
• stops bleeding;
• lifts the mood.

There are restrictions and contraindications

Raspberries have virtually no restrictions. They are not recommended for those with allergies or intolerances to any of their ingredients.