Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress, Treatment of dysentary, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy Symptoms
Facial muscle tension, Pressure in sinus, Respiratory congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Tingling sensation in wrist and face
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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)
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Prime Ark, Prime Jim, Illini Hardy, Kiowa, Shawnee, Apache, Arapaho, Chester, Hull, Natchez, Navaho and Triple Crown and Von
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Color
Purplish black
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Magenta
White
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, South America
India
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm to hot climate
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Mexico
China
Botanical Name
Rubus Fruticosus
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Species
Rubus fruticosus
S. melongena
Difference Between Blackberry and Eggplant
We might think that Blackberry and Eggplant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackberry and Eggplant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackberry and Eggplant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackberry and Eggplant with peel is 43.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blackberry and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Rosales and Solanales respectively. Blackberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Blackberry belongs to Rubus genus of Rubus fruticosus species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.