Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
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
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Allergic reaction
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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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
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
White
Purple
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Sweet
Origin
India
North America
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Humid, Warm
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.
- "I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
- The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Canada
Top Importer
United States of America
Canada
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Gaylussacia brachycera
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Vaccinium Corymbosum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Asteridae
Family
Solanaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Solanum
Gaylussacia
Species
S. melongena
G. brachycera
Difference Between Eggplant and Huckleberry
We might think that Eggplant and Huckleberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Eggplant and Huckleberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Eggplant and Huckleberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Huckleberry with peel is 25.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 25.00 kcal and 52.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Eggplant and Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry is Solanales and Ericales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.