Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
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
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
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)
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.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
Color
Black, Red
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
Magenta
Yellow
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Smooth, Sweet
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Dry, Hot
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.
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
Top Producer
United States of America
Turkey
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
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United States of America
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Prunus armeniaca
Synonym
Sambucus
Prunus Armeniaca
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Adoxaceae
Rosaceae
Species
S. nigra
P. armeniaca
Generic Group
Moschatel
Rose
Difference Between Elderberry and Apricot
We might think that Elderberry and Apricot are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Apricot Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Apricot is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Apricot with peel is 73.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Apricot 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 Elderberry and Apricot is Dipsacales and Rosales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.