Black cherry and Huckleberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Helps body to rest and sleep, Lower blood pressure, Prevents diabetes, Prevents strokes, Reduces risk of heart disease
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Fights against infections, Fights Tooth Decay, Helps in weight loss, Relieves pain, Treatment of migraine
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Fairness, Hydrates skin, Prevents skin cancer, Skin repair, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Cure for hair loss, Increasing hair volume, Prevents hair loss, Strengthening of hair
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Hoarseness, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Pollen allergies, Sore eyes, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
High doses of black cherry bark can be poisonous and even fatal.
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
7.50 g
99+
8.70 g
99+
Protein
0.40 g
99+
0.40 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
225.60 mcg
3
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg
10
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg
36
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Not Available
2.80 mg
99+
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
143.00 mg
99+
Not Available
Iron
0.20 mg
99+
0.30 mg
35
Sodium
6.90 mg
13
10.00 mg
10
Calcium
11.80 mg
30
15.00 mg
26
Magnesium
17.60 mg
16
Not Available
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
Not Available
Phosphorus
10.80 mg
36
Not Available
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
Not Available
Copper
0.10 mg
22
Not Available
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
26.00 mg
23
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
27.00 mg
99+
0.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
12.00 mg
7
Not Available
Water Content
82.20 g
99+
90.70 g
9
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.10 g
99+
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal
16
37.00 kcal
34
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
55.00 kcal
25
Calories in Jam
Not Available
420.00 kcal
1
Calories in Pie
Not Available
372.00 kcal
7
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Black
Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Maroon
Purple
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sweet
Origin
North America
North America
Grows on
Bushes
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Not Available
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-8
4-6
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Humid, Warm
Facts
Facts about
- Black cherry is deciduous tree that belongs to the family of roses.
- Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.
- Inner bark of black cherry is used in the manufacture of cough syrup.
- "I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
- The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
United States of America
Other Countries
Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Canada
Top Importer
France
Canada
Top Exporter
Turkey
Chile
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus Serotina
Gaylussacia brachycera
Synonym
wild black cherry, rum cherry and mountain black cherry
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Rosales
Ericales
Family
Rosaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Prunus
Gaylussacia
Species
P. serotina
G. brachycera
Generic Group
Cherry
Heath
Difference Between Black cherry and Huckleberry
We might think that Black cherry and Huckleberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Black cherry and Huckleberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Black cherry and Huckleberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Black cherry and Huckleberry with peel is 63.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Black cherry and Huckleberry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Black cherry and Huckleberry is Rosales and Ericales respectively. Black cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Black cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. serotina species and Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
