Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Brown, Green
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Juicy, Sweetish
Origin
India
America, India
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Hot, Humid
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.
- Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
- Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
- Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
Top Producer
China
Indonesia
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Philippines
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Cocos nucifera
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Cocos nucifera
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Arecidae
Family
Solanaceae
Arecaceae
Species
S. melongena
C. nucifera
Generic Group
-
Arecaceae
Difference Between Eggplant and Coconut
We might think that Eggplant and Coconut are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Eggplant and Coconut Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Eggplant and Coconut is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Coconut with peel is 25.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 25.00 kcal and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Eggplant and Coconut belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Eggplant and Coconut is Solanales and Arecales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.