Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Decrease in blood sugar levels
Gastric irritation
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
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
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Berry, Tree fruit
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Thorn and Thornless
Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith
Color
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Magenta
Yellowish Green
Origin
America
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Soil Type
NA
Loamy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Dry, Warm
Facts about
NA
- Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
- They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.
Other Countries
NA
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Top Importer
China
Not Available
Top Exporter
New Zealand
Not Available
Botanical Name
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Ribes uva-crispa
Synonym
Not Available
Ribes grossularia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Rosales
Saxifragales
Family
Rosaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
R. ursinus x idaeus
R. uva-crispa
Generic Group
Rose
Saxifrage
Difference Between Boysenberry and Gooseberry
We might think that Boysenberry and Gooseberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Boysenberry and Gooseberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Boysenberry and Gooseberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Boysenberry and Gooseberry with peel is 50.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Boysenberry and Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.