We might think that Elderberry and Blackcurrant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Blackcurrant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Blackcurrant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Blackcurrant with peel is 73.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Blackcurrant 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 Blackcurrant is Dipsacales and Saxifragales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.