1 Benefits
1.1 Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
1.1.1 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
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
1.3 Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
1.5 Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
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1.6.2 Lactating Women
Not Available
1.7 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)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
2.2 Carbs
18.40 g
Rank: 16 (Overall) ▶
1
79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
7.00 g
Rank: 4 (Overall) ▶
0
10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
63.35
2.3 Protein
0.66 g
Rank: 44 (Overall) ▶
0.3
14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
Rank: 24 (Overall) ▶
0.02
0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
30.00 mcg
Rank: 17 (Overall) ▶
0
426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall) ▶
0
0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.06 mg
Rank: 16 (Overall) ▶
0
1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.50 mg
Rank: 30 (Overall) ▶
0
2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.14 mg
Rank: 43 (Overall) ▶
0
1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.23 mg
Rank: 6 (Overall) ▶
0
0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
Rank: 29 (Overall) ▶
0
81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
36.00 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall) ▶
0
228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
834
2.4.13 Choline
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
14.2
2.5 Fat
0.50 g
Rank: 18 (Overall) ▶
0
33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
280.00 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall) ▶
42
840
2.6.2 Iron
1.60 mg
Rank: 8 (Overall) ▶
0.06
9
2.6.3 Sodium
6.00 mg
Rank: 14 (Overall) ▶
0
1556
2.6.4 Calcium
38.00 mg
Rank: 9 (Overall) ▶
1
100
2.6.5 Magnesium
5.00 mg
Rank: 30 (Overall) ▶
0
92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.11 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall) ▶
0
2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
39.00 mg
Rank: 9 (Overall) ▶
0
113
2.6.8 Manganese
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.06 mg
Rank: 36 (Overall) ▶
0
2
2.6.10 Selenium
0.60 mcg
Rank: 10 (Overall) ▶
0
63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
85.00 mg
Rank: 9 (Overall) ▶
0
318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
162.00 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall) ▶
0
1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
87
2.9 Water Content
79.80 g
Rank: 57 (Overall) ▶
0
95.23
2.10 Ash
0.60 g
Rank: 20 (Overall) ▶
0
87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
73.00 kcal
Rank: 11 (Overall) ▶
15
299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
12
354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
0
187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
340.00 kcal
Rank: 12 (Overall) ▶
32
747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall) ▶
17
443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
200.00 kcal
Rank: 4 (Overall) ▶
17
461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
280.00 kcal
Rank: 12 (Overall) ▶
49
420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
310.00 kcal
Rank: 16 (Overall) ▶
80
450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Berry
4.2 Season
Autumn
4.3 Varieties
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
4.4 Seedless Variety
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4.5 Color
Black, Red
4.6 Inside Color
Magenta
4.7 Shape
Round
4.8 Texture
Juicy
4.9 Taste
Juicy, Sweet
4.10 Origin
Europe
4.11 Grows on
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
5 Facts
5.1 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.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
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5.2.2 Beer
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5.2.3 Spirits
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83% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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5.2.4 Cocktails
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5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
United States of America
5.3.2 Other Countries
Colombia, India, Mexico
5.3.3 Top Importer
Not Available
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Not Available
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Sambucus nigra
6.2 Synonym
Not Available
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Asteridae
7.7 Order
Dipsacales
7.8 Family
Adoxaceae
7.9 Genus
Sambucus
7.10 Species
S. nigra
7.11 Generic Group
Moschatel