Mulberry berries are a delicious wild edibles and a perfect snack for the forest. They are very delicate and hard to preserve and that is why you don't find them often at the store. Mulberries belongs to the genus Morus that has 14 accepted species with up to 19 with hybrids. They are closely related to figs and bread fruit.

The fruit contains iron, vitamin C and other compounds that may reduce cholesterol, blood sugar and cancer risk.

These are the nutrients, vitamins and minerals in 100 grams of fresh mulberries:

CALORIES: 43

WATER: 88 grams (88%)

PROTEIN: 1.4 grams (1.4%)

CARBS: 9.8 grams (9.8%)

  • mostly simple sugars, like fructose and glucose, but also contain limited fiber and starch

SUGAR: 8.1 grams (8.1%)

FIBER: 1.7 grams (1.7%)

  • they contain lots of fiber and 25% of it is soluble (pectin) and 75% is insoluble (lignin)
  • the fiber helps you have a health digestive system and decreases cholesterol levels and decreases risk of other diseases

FAT: 0.4 grams (0.4%)

VITAMIN C: HIGH level

  • antioxidant, regulate high blood pressure, heart health, less uric acid levels, prevent gout attack, prevent iron deficiency

IRON: HIGH level

  • hemoglobin in blood, myoglobin that moves oxygen to muscles, making hormones, support immune system, helping cells meet energy requirements

VITAMIN K1: MEDIUM level

  • help blood clotting, bone health, and preventing hardening of arteries, reduce heart diseases 
  • found in leafy greens (kale, turnip greens, spinach, raw dandelion, Swiss chard and other collard greens) unlike K2 that is found in animal foods

POTASSIUM: MEDIUM level

  • balance fluid levels, regulate blood pressure, allows muscles to contract, moves nutrients into cells and waste out, reduces affect of sodium on blood, and helps nerves work

VITAMIN E: MEDIUM level

  • antioxidant, supports immune system, blood vessel health, cell signaling, hearth health, improving cognitive function, protecting against some cancers, skin health, lung function improving, treating diabetes

ANTHOCYANINS: DEPENDS

  • family of antioxidants that may help in the oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol thus decrease heart diseases

CYANIDIN: DEPENDS

  • main anthocyanin responsible for black, red or purple color

CHLOROGENIC ACID: DEPENDS

  • antioxidant found in many fruits and vegetables

RUTIN: DEPENDS

  • very strong antioxidant that protect you against cancer, diabetes and heart diseases

MYRICETIN: DEPENDS

  • a compound that protects against some cancers

They are native to Asia and cultivated for the silk worms to eat, However, ancient Chinese also used the fruit  to treat various diseases. Nowadays you can find them growing on every continent.