Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Supports healthy Liver function, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Neutralizes irritable bowel syndrome, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents constipation, Prevents gall stones, Prevents high blood pressure, Helps prevent Parkinson's disease, Reduces risk of asthma, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
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, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Whitens teeth
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of puffy eyes
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, May consist of poisonous seeds
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
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, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, Sampion, Pink Lady, Cameo, Jonagold, Mc Intosh, Ananasrenette, Lobo, Pacific Rose, Yellow transparent and Bramley
Color
Black, Red
Green, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Magenta
White
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sweet, Sweet-Sour
Origin
Europe
Central Asia, Middle East Asia
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold
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.
- Apples can be as small as a pea and as big as a pumpkin.
- There are more than 8000 varieties of apples.
- Life of an Apple tree can be more than 100 years.
- Apples contain 25% air, therefore they float in water.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Chile, France, India, Iran, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
Russia
Top Exporter
Not Available
China
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Malus Domestica
Synonym
Not Available
Malus Communis or Malus Pumila or Pyrus Malus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Adoxaceae
Rosaceae
Species
S. nigra
M. domestica
Generic Group
Moschatel
Rose
Difference Between Elderberry and Green apple
We might think that Elderberry and Green apple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Green apple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Green apple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Green apple with peel is 73.00 kcal and 52.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 48.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Green apple 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 Green apple is Dipsacales and Rosales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Green apple belongs to Rosaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Green apple belongs to Malus genus of M. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.