Elderberry and Blackcurrant
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
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 oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
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., Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
18.40 g
16
15.40 g
24
Fiber
7.00 g
4
Not Available
Protein
0.66 g
99+
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
30.00 mcg
17
12.00 mcg
25
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
11
0.05 mg
21
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.06 mg
16
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg
30
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg
99+
0.40 mg
7
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.23 mg
6
0.07 mg
26
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.00 mg
23
181.00 mg
2
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
1.00 mg
9
Fat
0.50 g
18
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
280.00 mg
21
322.00 mg
15
Iron
1.60 mg
8
1.54 mg
9
Sodium
6.00 mg
14
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
38.00 mg
9
55.00 mg
4
Magnesium
5.00 mg
30
24.00 mg
10
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
0.27 mg
11
Phosphorus
39.00 mg
9
59.00 mg
5
Manganese
Not Available
0.26 mg
18
Copper
0.06 mg
36
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
85.00 mg
9
72.00 mg
11
Omega 6s
162.00 mg
12
107.00 mg
18
Sterol
Water Content
79.80 g
99+
81.96 g
99+
Ash
0.60 g
20
0.86 g
12
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
73.00 kcal
11
63.00 kcal
16
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
283.00 kcal
20
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
200.00 kcal
4
108.00 kcal
8
Calories in Jam
280.00 kcal
12
183.00 kcal
28
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
16
270.00 kcal
29
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Autumn
Summer
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Red
Black
Inside Color
Magenta
Grey
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Tart
Origin
Europe
Asia, Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold, Moist
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.
- The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
- Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
- Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
United States of America
Russia
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
Not Available
Top Exporter
Not Available
Not Available
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Ribes nigrum
Synonym
Not Available
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Dipsacales
Saxifragales
Family
Adoxaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Sambucus
Ribes
Species
S. nigra
R. nigrum
Generic Group
Moschatel
Saxifrage
Difference Between Elderberry and Blackcurrant
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 and 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.
