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Elderberry

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Elderberry and Miracle fruit

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care
Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet

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
Has taste modifying effect

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
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Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair
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Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Itching, Skin rash

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

18.40 g5.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

7.00 g5.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.00 g0.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.66 g1.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.03
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 mg0.02 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.06 mg-
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 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 mg-
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.00 mg1.33 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

2.32 mg0.78 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.60 mcg-
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg-
0 19.2
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Fat

0.50 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

280.00 mg-
42 840
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Iron

1.60 mg-
0.06 9
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Sodium

6.00 mg-
0 1556
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Calcium

38.00 mg-
1 100
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Magnesium

5.00 mg-
0 92
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Zinc

0.11 mg-
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

39.00 mg-
0 113
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Manganese

0.50 mg-
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg-
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

85.00 mg-
0 318
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Omega 6s

162.00 mg-
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

22.00 mg-
0 87
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Water Content

79.80 g80.50 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.60 g0.50 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

73.00 kcal-
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

73.00 kcal35.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

73.00 kcal28.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal351.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 kcal-
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

200.00 kcal-
16 461
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Calories in Jam

280.00 kcal-
49 420
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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal-
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry

Season

Autumn
Monsoon

Varieties

Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii

Seedless Variety

Color

Black, Red
Dark red

Inside Color

Magenta
Greyish-white

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Fleshy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet
Sweet

Origin

Europe
West Africa

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.54.5-5.8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate
Rainfall

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.
  • The name 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
  • When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
  • It is also used as natural sweetener.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

United States of America
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Other Countries

Colombia, India, Mexico
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Top Importer

-
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Top Exporter

-
United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Sambucus nigra
Synsepalum Dulcificum

Synonym

Sambucus
Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Subclass

Asteridae
Asteridae

Order

Dipsacales
Ericales

Family

Adoxaceae
Sapotaceae

Genus

Sambucus
Synsepalum

Species

S. nigra
S. dulcificum

Generic Group

Moschatel
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Difference Between Elderberry and Miracle fruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Miracle fruit with peel is 73.00 kcal and - and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 35.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Miracle fruit 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 Miracle fruit is Dipsacales and Ericales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.