Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Protects 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
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
May interact with some drugs
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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
Autumn
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
No Types
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Scarlet red
Inside Color
White
Orange
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Slightly bitter, Tart
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold, Hot
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.
- Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
- They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
- This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Canada, France, India, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Lycium barbarum
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Wolfberry
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Subclass
Asteridae
Asteridae
Order
Solanales
Solanales
Family
Solanaceae
Solanaceae
Species
S. melongena
L. barbarum
Difference Between Eggplant and Gojiberry
We might think that Eggplant and Gojiberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Eggplant and Gojiberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Eggplant and Gojiberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Gojiberry with peel is 25.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 25.00 kcal and 81.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Eggplant and Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry is Solanales and Solanales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.