Elderberry

Huckleberry

Elderberry and Huckleberry

Elderberry

Huckleberry

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, 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

Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair

Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat

Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting

Allergic reaction

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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

18.40 g8.70 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

7.00 g3.60 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

7.00 g4.20 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.66 g0.40 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.05

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

30.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.01 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 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.23 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.00 mg2.80 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

2.32 mg2.32 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.60 mcg3.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.50 g0.10 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

280.00 mg208.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.60 mg0.30 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

6.00 mg10.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

38.00 mg15.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

5.00 mg7.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.11 mg0.28 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

39.00 mg11.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.50 mg0.42 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.06 mg0.06 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.20 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

85.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

162.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

22.00 mg20.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

79.80 g90.70 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.60 g0.10 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

73.00 kcal37.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

73.00 kcal52.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

73.00 kcal53.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal349.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 kcal58.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

200.00 kcal55.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

280.00 kcal420.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal372.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Season

Autumn

Summer

Varieties

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

Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry

Seedless Variety

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Color

Black, Red

Blue, Purple, Purplish black

Inside Color

Magenta

Purple

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet

Sweet

Origin

Europe

North America

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained

Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.54-6

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Humid, 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.

"I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".

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

Other Countries

Colombia, India, Mexico

Canada

Top Importer

Canada

Top Exporter

Chile

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Sambucus nigra

Gaylussacia brachycera

Synonym

Sambucus

Vaccinium Corymbosum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Order

Dipsacales

Ericales

Family

Adoxaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Sambucus

Gaylussacia

Species

S. nigra

G. brachycera

Generic Group

Moschatel

Heath

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Difference Between Elderberry and Huckleberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Huckleberry with peel is 73.00 kcal and 37.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 52.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry is Dipsacales and Ericales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.