Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Treatment of skin Diseases
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
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
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)
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Color
Black, Red
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Magenta
Light Green
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
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.
- The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
- 90% of a honeydew is water.
- In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
- Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Cucumis melo
Synonym
Sambucus
Cucumis Melo Inodorus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Dipsacales
Cucurbitales
Family
Adoxaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Generic Group
Moschatel
Gourd
Difference Between Elderberry and Honeydew
We might think that Elderberry and Honeydew are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Honeydew Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Honeydew is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Honeydew with peel is 73.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Honeydew 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 Honeydew is Dipsacales and Cucurbitales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.