Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
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
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Heart burn
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)
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Type
Berry
Berry, Fruit vegetable
Season
Autumn
All seasons
Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
Color
Black, Red
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Sour, Sweet
Origin
Europe
Central America, South America
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Sunny, 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.
- Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
- In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
- As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
Nigeria
Top Exporter
Not Available
Netherlands
Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
Solanum lycopersicum
Synonym
Not Available
Lycopersicon esculentum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Asteridae
Order
Dipsacales
Solanales
Family
Adoxaceae
Solanaceae
Species
S. nigra
S. lycopersicum
Generic Group
Moschatel
Nightshade
Difference Between Elderberry and Tomato
We might think that Elderberry and Tomato are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Tomato Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Tomato is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Tomato with peel is 73.00 kcal and 18.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Tomato 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 Tomato is Dipsacales and Solanales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.