Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
Phytosterol
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
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Color
Black, Red
Blue, Indigo
Inside Color
Magenta
Greyish-white
Origin
Europe
North America
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Porous, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold
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.
- National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
- They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
Top Producer
United States of America
United States of America
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
Chile
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Vaccinium myrtillus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Dipsacales
Ericales
Family
Adoxaceae
Ericaceae
Species
S. nigra
V. myrtillus
Generic Group
Moschatel
Heath
Difference Between Elderberry and Blueberry
We might think that Elderberry and Blueberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Blueberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Blueberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Blueberry with peel is 73.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Blueberry 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 Blueberry is Dipsacales and Ericales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.