Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
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, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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)
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 Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Color
Black, Red
Dark red, Light pink-red
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Europe
India, Iran
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Clay, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold, Dry, Hot
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.
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
Top Producer
United States of America
Iran
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Top Importer
Not Available
Europe
Top Exporter
Not Available
India
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Punica granatum
Synonym
Not Available
Punica malus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Dipsacales
Myrtales
Family
Adoxaceae
Lythraceae
Species
S. nigra
P. granatum
Generic Group
Moschatel
Pomegranate
Difference Between Elderberry and Pomegranate
We might think that Elderberry and Pomegranate are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Pomegranate Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Pomegranate is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Pomegranate with peel is 73.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate is Dipsacales and Myrtales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.