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 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
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)
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
Berry, Tree fruit
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
Color
Black, Red
Green, Purple, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Magenta
Yellowish Green
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Astringent
Origin
Europe
Africa, Europe, South-West Asia
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Loamy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Dry, 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.
- 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.
Top Producer
United States of America
Germany
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Ribes uva-crispa
Synonym
Sambucus
Ribes grossularia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Dipsacales
Saxifragales
Family
Adoxaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
S. nigra
R. uva-crispa
Generic Group
Moschatel
Saxifrage
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.