Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Varieties
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Color
Blue, Indigo
Black, Red
Inside Color
Greyish-white
Magenta
Origin
North America
Europe
Soil Type
Porous, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
Top Producer
United States of America
United States of America
Other Countries
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Chile
Not Available
Botanical Name
Vaccinium myrtillus
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Ericales
Dipsacales
Family
Ericaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
V. myrtillus
S. nigra
Generic Group
Heath
Moschatel
Difference Between Blueberry and Elderberry
We might think that Blueberry and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blueberry and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blueberry and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Elderberry with peel is 57.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blueberry and Elderberry 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 Blueberry and Elderberry is Ericales and Dipsacales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.