Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress, Treatment of dysentary, Treatment of skin Diseases
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
Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Facial muscle tension, Pressure in sinus, Respiratory congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Tingling sensation in wrist and face
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
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., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Prime Ark, Prime Jim, Illini Hardy, Kiowa, Shawnee, Apache, Arapaho, Chester, Hull, Natchez, Navaho and Triple Crown and Von
Color
Black, Red
Purplish black
Inside Color
Magenta
Magenta
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Europe
Asia, Europe, North America, South America
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Dry, Warm to hot climate
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.
- There are around 2000 varieties of blackberries throughout the world.
- 80-85 degrees is the ideal temperature for its production.
- Leaves of blackberry tree are used to treat sore throats and mild inflammation of the gums.
Top Producer
United States of America
United States of America
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
Mexico
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Rubus Fruticosus
Synonym
Not Available
Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Adoxaceae
Rosaceae
Species
S. nigra
Rubus fruticosus
Generic Group
Moschatel
Rose
Difference Between Elderberry and Blackberry
We might think that Elderberry and Blackberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Blackberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Blackberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Blackberry with peel is 73.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Blackberry 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 Blackberry is Dipsacales and Rosales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Blackberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Blackberry belongs to Rubus genus of Rubus fruticosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.