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Elderberry and Gojiberry

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
May interact with some drugs

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

18.40 g69.21 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

7.00 g8.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.00 g13.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.66 g14.07 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.20
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

30.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.10 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.06 mg1.30 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg0.00 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg0.00 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.23 mg0.00 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.00 mg19.20 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

2.32 mg0.00 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.50 g1.00 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

280.00 mg840.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.60 mg9.00 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

6.00 mg24.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

38.00 mg100.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

5.00 mg0.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.11 mg2.70 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

39.00 mg0.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.50 mg0.00 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg2.00 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg63.70 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

85.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

162.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

22.00 mg0.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

79.80 g0.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.60 g0.00 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

73.00 kcal32.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

73.00 kcal81.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

73.00 kcal90.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal32.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 kcal83.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

200.00 kcal40.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

280.00 kcal180.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal240.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry

Season

Autumn
Autumn

Varieties

Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
No Types

Seedless Variety

Color

Black, Red
Scarlet red

Inside Color

Magenta
Orange

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Tough

Taste

Juicy, Sweet
Slightly bitter, Tart

Origin

Europe
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Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.56.8-8.1
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate
Cold, Hot

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.
  • Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
  • They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
  • This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

United States of America
China

Other Countries

Colombia, India, Mexico
Canada, France, India, United States of America

Top Importer

-
United States of America

Top Exporter

-
China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Sambucus nigra
Lycium barbarum

Synonym

Sambucus
Wolfberry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Subclass

Asteridae
Asteridae

Order

Dipsacales
Solanales

Family

Adoxaceae
Solanaceae

Genus

Sambucus
Lycium

Species

S. nigra
L. barbarum

Generic Group

Moschatel
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Difference Between Elderberry and Gojiberry

We might think that Elderberry and Gojiberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Gojiberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Gojiberry is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Gojiberry with peel is 73.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 81.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry is Dipsacales and Solanales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.