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
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
  
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Sodium
Not Available
  
Manganese
Not Available
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
Not Available
  
Omega 6s
Not Available
  
Sterol
  
  
Water Content
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
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 Jam
280.00 kcal
  
12
238.00 kcal
  
22
Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
  
16
320.00 kcal
  
14
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 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
  
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
  
Physalis Peruviana
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum
  
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.