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