Elderberry

Gooseberry

Elderberry and Gooseberry

Elderberry

Gooseberry

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

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, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat

Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting

Gastric irritation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

18.40 g10.18 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

7.00 g4.30 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

7.00 g4.40 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.66 g0.88 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

30.00 mcg15.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.06 mg0.03 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg0.30 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg0.29 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.23 mg0.08 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.00 mg27.70 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

2.32 mg0.37 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.60 mcg2.60 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg70.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.50 g0.58 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

280.00 mg198.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.60 mg0.31 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

6.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

38.00 mg25.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

5.00 mg10.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.11 mg0.12 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

39.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.50 mg0.14 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.06 mg0.07 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

85.00 mg46.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

162.00 mg271.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

22.00 mg0.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

79.80 g87.87 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.60 g0.49 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

73.00 kcal44.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

73.00 kcal44.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

73.00 kcal44.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal360.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 kcal73.00 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 kcal150.00 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, Tree fruit

Season

Autumn

Summer

Varieties

Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York

Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith

Seedless Variety

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Color

Black, Red

Green, Purple, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Magenta

Yellowish Green

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Crispy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet

Astringent

Origin

Europe

Africa, Europe, South-West Asia

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained

Loamy, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.56-6.8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Dry, Warm

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.

Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

United States of America

Germany

Other Countries

Colombia, India, Mexico

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Top Importer

Top Exporter

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Sambucus nigra

Ribes uva-crispa

Synonym

Sambucus

Ribes grossularia

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Dillenhidae

Order

Dipsacales

Saxifragales

Family

Adoxaceae

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Sambucus

Ribes

Species

S. nigra

R. uva-crispa

Generic Group

Moschatel

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Elderberry and Gooseberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Gooseberry with peel is 73.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 44.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Gooseberry 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 Gooseberry is Dipsacales and Saxifragales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.