Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
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
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Lactating Women
No
Not Available
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 E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
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
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
Autumn
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Black, Red
Inside Color
White
Magenta
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Juicy, Sweet
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
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.
- According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
- Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
China
Not Available
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Asteridae
Order
Solanales
Dipsacales
Family
Solanaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
S. melongena
S. nigra
Generic Group
Not Available
Moschatel
Difference Between Eggplant and Elderberry
We might think that Eggplant and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Eggplant and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Eggplant and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Elderberry with peel is 25.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Eggplant and Elderberry 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 Elderberry is Solanales and Dipsacales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.