Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
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
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Blue, Indigo
Inside Color
White
Greyish-white
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Sweet
Origin
India
North America
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Porous, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold
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.
- 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.
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Vaccinium corymbosum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Family
Solanaceae
Ericaceae
Species
S. melongena
V. myrtillus
Difference Between Eggplant and Blueberry
We might think that Eggplant and Blueberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Eggplant and Blueberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Eggplant and Blueberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Blueberry with peel is 25.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 25.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Eggplant and Blueberry 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 Blueberry is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.