Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
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, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
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
Vandalay, Stella, Tehranivee, Sonata, Whitegold, Symphony, Blackgold, Sunburst, Lapins, Skeena and Sweetheart
Origin
Europe
Europe, Western Asia
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy
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.
- The word cherry is derived from the Turkish town of Cerasus.
- In Oliver, British Columbia, a pie of 39,683 pounds was baked which holds the record of biggest cherry pie.
- National cherry cheese cake day is on April 23.
Top Producer
United States of America
Turkey
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Austria, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Prunus avium
Synonym
Sambucus
Prunus avium
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Adoxaceae
Rosaceae
Species
S. nigra
P. avium
Generic Group
Moschatel
Rose
Difference Between Elderberry and Sweet Cherry
We might think that Elderberry and Sweet Cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Sweet Cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Sweet Cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Sweet Cherry with peel is 73.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry is Dipsacales and Rosales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Sweet Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Sweet Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. avium species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.