Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar
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 sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
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
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Color
Black, Red
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sweetish
Origin
Europe
Central America, North America
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold, Sunny
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.
- It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
- It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
- It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Sambucus
Winter Squash
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Dillenhidae
Order
Dipsacales
Cucurbitales
Family
Adoxaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Generic Group
Moschatel
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Difference Between Elderberry and Sapota
We might think that Elderberry and Sapota are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Sapota Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Sapota is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Sapota with peel is 73.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 83.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Sapota belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Elderberry and Sapota is Dipsacales and Cucurbitales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Sapota belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Sapota belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.