Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress, Treatment of dysentary, Treatment of skin Diseases
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Facial muscle tension, Pressure in sinus, Respiratory congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Tingling sensation in wrist and face
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
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)
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.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Prime Ark, Prime Jim, Illini Hardy, Kiowa, Shawnee, Apache, Arapaho, Chester, Hull, Natchez, Navaho and Triple Crown and Von
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Color
Purplish black
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Magenta
Yellow
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Smooth, Sweet
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, South America
China
Soil Type
Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm to hot climate
Dry, Hot
Facts about
- There are around 2000 varieties of blackberries throughout the world.
- 80-85 degrees is the ideal temperature for its production.
- Leaves of blackberry tree are used to treat sore throats and mild inflammation of the gums.
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
Top Producer
United States of America
Turkey
Other Countries
China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
France
Botanical Name
Rubus Fruticosus
Prunus armeniaca
Synonym
Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Species
Rubus fruticosus
P. armeniaca
Difference Between Blackberry and Apricot
We might think that Blackberry and Apricot are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackberry and Apricot Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackberry and Apricot is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackberry and Apricot with peel is 43.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackberry and Apricot belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Blackberry and Apricot is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Blackberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Blackberry belongs to Rubus genus of Rubus fruticosus species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.