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