Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
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, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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, Don't consume at night and before bed
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
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Color
Black, Red
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Magenta
White
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
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United States of America
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Sambucus
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Asteridae
Order
Dipsacales
Solanales
Family
Adoxaceae
Solanaceae
Species
S. nigra
S. melongena
Generic Group
Moschatel
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Difference Between Elderberry and Eggplant
We might think that Elderberry and Eggplant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Eggplant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Eggplant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Eggplant with peel is 73.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Dipsacales and Solanales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.