Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Color
Black, Red
Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Magenta
Yellow
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sweet, Tart
Origin
Europe
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Frost free, Sunny, 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.
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
Top Producer
United States of America
Brazil
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Top Importer
Not Available
Brazil
Top Exporter
Not Available
Ecuador
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Passiflora edulis
Synonym
Not Available
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Dipsacales
Malpighiales
Family
Adoxaceae
Passifloraceae
Genus
Sambucus
Passiflora
Species
S. nigra
P. edulis
Generic Group
Moschatel
Passion Flower
Difference Between Elderberry and Passionfruit
We might think that Elderberry and Passionfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Passionfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Passionfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Passionfruit with peel is 73.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Passionfruit belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Elderberry and Passionfruit is Dipsacales and Malpighiales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.