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Elderberry and American Persimmon

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care
Anti-oxidant properties, Beneficial in curing fever, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension

General Benefits

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
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair
Good conditioner, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

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)
Along with meal, 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.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

18.40 g33.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

7.00 g3.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.00 g12.50 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.66 g0.80 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.02
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

30.00 mcg81.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.06 mg0.01 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg-
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.23 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.00 mg66.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

2.32 mg-
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.60 mcg-
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg8.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.50 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

280.00 mg310.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.60 mg2.50 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

6.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

38.00 mg27.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

5.00 mg9.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.11 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

39.00 mg26.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.50 mg0.36 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.20 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

85.00 mg-
0 318
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Omega 6s

162.00 mg20.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

22.00 mg16.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

79.80 g64.40 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.60 g0.90 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

73.00 kcal127.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

73.00 kcal70.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

73.00 kcal-
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal276.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 kcal-
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

200.00 kcal25.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

280.00 kcal345.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal257.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry, Tree fruit

Season

Autumn
Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Early Golden, John Rick, Miller, Woolbright and Ennis

Seedless Variety

Color

Black, Red
Orange, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Magenta
Yellow

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet
Sweet

Origin

Europe
Eastern United States

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.56.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate
Can tolerate wide range of climates, Sunny

Facts

Facts about

  • 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.
  • It is said that formation of seeds inside the persimmon fruit shows what type of winter is coming(type of snow).
  • There are about 2000 varieties of this fruit.
  • The American persimmon has another name 'Possumwood'.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

United States of America
China

Other Countries

Colombia, India, Mexico
Azerbaijan, Brazil, Costa Rica, Japan, Korea, Pakistan

Top Importer

-
United States of America

Top Exporter

-
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Sambucus nigra
Diospyros virginiana

Synonym

Sambucus
Diospyros virginiana

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae
Dillenhidae

Order

Dipsacales
Ericales

Family

Adoxaceae
Ebenaceae

Genus

Sambucus
Diospyros

Species

S. nigra
D. virginiana

Generic Group

Moschatel
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Difference Between Elderberry and American Persimmon

We might think that Elderberry and American Persimmon are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and American Persimmon Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and American Persimmon is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and American Persimmon with peel is 73.00 kcal and 127.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 70.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry and American Persimmon belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Elderberry and American Persimmon is Dipsacales and Ericales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and American Persimmon belongs to Ebenaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and American Persimmon belongs to Diospyros genus of D. virginiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.