Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
  
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
  
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
  
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
  
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
  
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
  
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
  
Protects hair
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
  
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
  
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
  
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
No
  
Yes
  
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, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Manganese
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
Not Available
  
Calories in Pie
Not Available
  
200.00 kcal
  
99+
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
  
Tropical
  
Season
Spring, Summer
  
All seasons
  
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
  
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
  
Seedless Variety
Yes
  
No
  
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
  
Purple, Yellow
  
Inside Color
White
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Oval
  
Oval
  
Texture
Fleshy
  
Juicy
  
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
  
Sweet, Tart
  
Origin
India
  
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
  
Grows on
Bushes
  
Not Available
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy loam
  
Sandy loam
  
Soil pH
6-7
  
6.5-7.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
  
Frost free, Sunny, 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.
  
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
No
  
Yes
  
Beer
No
  
Yes
  
Spirits
No
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
No
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China
  
Brazil
  
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
  
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
  
Top Importer
United States of America
  
Brazil
  
Top Exporter
China
  
Ecuador
  
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
  
Passiflora edulis
  
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
  
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Asteridae
  
Dillenhidae
  
Order
Solanales
  
Malpighiales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Passifloraceae
  
Genus
Solanum
  
Passiflora
  
Species
S. melongena
  
P. edulis
  
Generic Group
Not Available
  
Passion Flower
  
Difference Between Eggplant and Passionfruit
We might think that Eggplant and Passionfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Eggplant and Passionfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Eggplant and Passionfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Passionfruit with peel is 25.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Eggplant and Passionfruit belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Eggplant and Passionfruit is Solanales and Malpighiales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.