Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Best Time to Eat
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 A (Retinol)
Not Available
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
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Thorn and Thornless
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Color
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Magenta
White
Taste
NA
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Climatic Conditions
NA
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
NA
- 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.
Other Countries
NA
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
China
United States of America
Top Exporter
New Zealand
China
Botanical Name
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Not Available
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Species
R. ursinus x idaeus
S. melongena
Generic Group
Rose
Not Available
Difference Between Boysenberry and Eggplant
We might think that Boysenberry and Eggplant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Boysenberry and Eggplant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Boysenberry and Eggplant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Boysenberry and Eggplant with peel is 50.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Boysenberry 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 Boysenberry and Eggplant is Rosales and Solanales respectively. Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.