Blueberry Nutrition
Below is the nutrition label for blueberries. We have added a few calculations to the label to make it more relevant for reptiles.
Blueberries (raw)Per 100g Serving
Blueberry Health Concerns
Overall blueberries have a few areas of concern. Due to their small size it's easy to control the portions which makes them less of a health risk. Below are the main areas of concern:
Highly AcidicBlueberries are very acidic and have an average pH value of 3.2. This is way too acidic for bearded dragons and can cause digestive discomfort. Fortunately blueberries are fairly small a few blueberries mixed with other foods can help neutralize the acidity.
High SugarBlueberries have almost 10g of sugar (per 100g serving) which should make them more of a treat than a meal. Bearded dragons are not used to digesting a lot of sugar, so a diet too high in sugar can lead to mouth and digestion issues.
Poor Calcium to Phosphorus RatioBlueberries have twice as much phosphorus than calcium which is not ideal. Phosphorus blocks calcium absorption so meals containing too much phosphorus may prevent any calcium from being absorbed (for that meal). Calcium is important for bearded dragons and diets low in calcium can overtime lead to severe skeletal and health issues.