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
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, 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
  
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Not Available
  
Yes
  
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.
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Manganese
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
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
340.00 kcal
  
12
241.00 kcal
  
33
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
280.00 kcal
  
12
200.00 kcal
  
26
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
  
16
265.00 kcal
  
31
Type
Berry
  
Tree fruit
  
Season
Autumn
  
Summer
  
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
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Black, Red
  
Orange, Yellowish-orange
  
Inside Color
Magenta
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Fleshy
  
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
  
Smooth, Sweet
  
Origin
Europe
  
China
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
  
Well-drained
  
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
  
6.5-8
  
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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
United States of America
  
Turkey
  
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
  
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
  
Top Importer
Not Available
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Not Available
  
France
  
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
  
Prunus armeniaca
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Asteridae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Dipsacales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Adoxaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Sambucus
  
Prunus
  
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.