Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
NA
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
NA
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Tropical
Season
Spring, Summer
Winter
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Purple
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
NA
Origin
India
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
NA
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.
NA
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
NA
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
China
Thailand
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Solanales
Malpighiales
Family
Solanaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
S. melongena
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Not Available
Not Available
Difference Between Eggplant and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Eggplant and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Eggplant and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Eggplant and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 25.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Eggplant and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Solanales and Malpighiales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.