Elderberry and Physalis
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension
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
Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Unknown
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
NA
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
18.40 g
16
13.30 g
36
Fiber
7.00 g
4
0.50 g
40
Sugar
Not Available
3.90 g
99+
Protein
0.66 g
99+
2.30 g
8
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.17
10
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
30.00 mcg
17
150.00 mcg
5
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
11
0.11 mg
3
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.06 mg
16
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg
30
2.80 mg
1
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.23 mg
6
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.00 mg
23
28.00 mg
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.50 mg
19
Choline
Not Available
2.00 mg
30
Fat
0.50 g
18
0.00 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
280.00 mg
21
170.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.60 mg
8
1.30 mg
11
Sodium
6.00 mg
14
Not Available
Calcium
38.00 mg
9
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
5.00 mg
30
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.11 mg
22
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
39.00 mg
9
39.00 mg
9
Manganese
Not Available
0.40 mg
9
Copper
0.06 mg
36
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
85.00 mg
9
Not Available
Omega 6s
162.00 mg
12
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
79.80 g
99+
Not Available
Ash
0.60 g
20
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
73.00 kcal
11
77.00 kcal
9
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
340.00 kcal
12
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
200.00 kcal
4
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
280.00 kcal
12
238.00 kcal
22
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
16
320.00 kcal
14
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable
Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Red
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Magenta
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
NA
Origin
Europe
Chile, Peru
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
NA
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
5-6.1
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
NA
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.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
United States of America
NA
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
NA
Top Importer
Not Available
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Not Available
Colombia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Physalis Peruviana
Synonym
Not Available
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Asteridae
Order
Dipsacales
Solanales
Family
Adoxaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Sambucus
Physalis
Species
S. nigra
Physalis
Generic Group
Moschatel
Not Available
Difference Between Elderberry and Physalis
We might think that Elderberry and Physalis are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Physalis Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Physalis is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Physalis with peel is 73.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Physalis belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Elderberry and Physalis is Dipsacales and Solanales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
