Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Anti depressant, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves stomach health, 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
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Chest pains, Eczema, Hives inside the cheeks, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Allergic reaction
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 K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
Autumn
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Allstar, Annapolis, Cavendish, Chandler, Earliglow, Flavorfest, Honeoye, Jewel, Northeaster, San Andreas, Seascape, Tribute and Tristar
Color
Black, Red
Bright red
Inside Color
Magenta
Pink
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sour-Sweet
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold
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.
- Strawberry is the only fruit with seeds on its covering.
- Belgium has a museum dedicated to strawberries.
- Americans eat almost 3.4 pounds of fresh strawberries each year.
- They are believed to be an aphrodisiac.
Top Producer
United States of America
United States of America
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Egypt, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Turkey
Top Exporter
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United States of America
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Fragaria Ananassa
Synonym
Sambucus
Fragaria × ananassa
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Adoxaceae
Rosaceae
Species
S. nigra
F. ananassa
Generic Group
Moschatel
Rose
Difference Between Elderberry and Strawberry
We might think that Elderberry and Strawberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Strawberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Strawberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Strawberry with peel is 73.00 kcal and 33.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Strawberry 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 Strawberry is Dipsacales and Rosales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Strawberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Strawberry belongs to Fragaria genus of F. ananassa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.