Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Arthritis prevention, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health
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
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Cures cough, Eye care, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Prevents hair loss, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abdominal pains, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Lactating Women
Not Available
No
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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
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 Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Type
Berry
Citrus, Tree fruit
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Rio Star, Flame, Thompson and Star Ruby
Color
Black, Red
Pink, Red
Inside Color
Magenta
Pink
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sweet, Tangy
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Humid, 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.
- Grapefruit is used to protect wooden tools due to its anti-fungal properties.
- It grows in clusters as grapes & hence called as grapefruit.
- This fruit tastes delicious when paired with fish, e.g. in fish salads.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Argentina, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Sudan, Thailand, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
Japan
Top Exporter
Not Available
United States of America
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Citrus paradisi
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Dipsacales
Sapindales
Family
Adoxaceae
Rutaceae
Species
S. nigra
C. × paradisi
Generic Group
Moschatel
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Elderberry and Pink Grapefruit
We might think that Elderberry and Pink Grapefruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Pink Grapefruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Pink Grapefruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Pink Grapefruit with peel is 73.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 42.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Pink Grapefruit belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Elderberry and Pink Grapefruit is Dipsacales and Sapindales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Pink Grapefruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.