Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
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
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Eczema, Headaches, Hives, Redness of eyes, Sneezing, Swelling, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation
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)
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
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
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Big Bertha, Yolo Wonder, Yankee and Fat n Sassy
Inside Color
Magenta
Light Green
Shape
Round
Irregularly oval
Origin
Europe
Central America, Mexico, South America
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
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.
- Colored bell peppers are sweeter as compared to green bell pepper.
- The inner white colored cavity is rich source of flavonoids and is edible.
- Red bell peppers have more nutrients as compared to green bell peppers.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Egypt, Indonesia, Israel, Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Romania, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
Canada
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Capsicum annuum
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Alismidae
Order
Dipsacales
Solanales
Family
Adoxaceae
Solanaceae
Species
S. nigra
C. annum
Generic Group
Moschatel
Not Available
Difference Between Elderberry and Green Bell Pepper
We might think that Elderberry and Green Bell Pepper are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Green Bell Pepper Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Green Bell Pepper is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Green Bell Pepper with peel is 73.00 kcal and 20.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Green Bell Pepper 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 Bell Pepper is Dipsacales and Solanales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Solanaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Green Bell Pepper belongs to Capsicum genus of C. annum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.