Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents blindness from diabetes
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, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Coughing, Diarrhea, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Labored Breathing, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
May cause abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Mouth irritation, Throat irritation, Weight gain
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Emperor fruit, Mauritiu, Sweet Heart, Brewster, Haak Yip and Bengal
Color
Black, Red
Bright red, Pink red
Inside Color
Magenta
Greyish-white
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Crunchy, Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Europe
China, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Alluvial, Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Absence of strong wind, Cold, Dry, Without frosts
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 seed of Lychee fruit is toxic & can adversely affect the digestive system.
- This fruit gives a smoky flavor when eaten dried.
- This fruit is a symbol of love and romance in China.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Australia, India, South Africa, Thailand, United States of America
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Litchi chinensis
Synonym
Sambucus
Nephelium litchi
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Dipsacales
Sapindales
Family
Adoxaceae
Sapindaceae
Species
S. nigra
L. chinensis
Generic Group
Moschatel
Soapberry
Difference Between Elderberry and Lychee
We might think that Elderberry and Lychee are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Lychee Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Lychee is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Lychee with peel is 73.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 66.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Lychee 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 Lychee is Dipsacales and Sapindales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Lychee belongs to Sapindaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Lychee belongs to Litchi genus of L. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.