Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, 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
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Color
Black, Red
White, Yellow
Inside Color
Magenta
White
Origin
Europe
South Pacific
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
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 milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
- Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
- The seeds of breadfruit are edible.
Top Producer
United States of America
Jamaica
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Africa, India, United States of America
Top Importer
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United States of America
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Artocarpus altilis
Synonym
Sambucus
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Magnollidae
Family
Adoxaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Sambucus
Artocarpus
Species
S. nigra
A. altilis
Generic Group
Moschatel
Mulberry
Difference Between Elderberry and Breadfruit
We might think that Elderberry and Breadfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Breadfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Breadfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Breadfruit with peel is 73.00 kcal and 103.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 103.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Breadfruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Elderberry and Breadfruit is Dipsacales and Rosales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.