Gooseberry

Elderberry

Gooseberry and Elderberry

Gooseberry

Elderberry

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Liver health, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

Cancer prevention, Heart care

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Sore throat treatment, Treatment of common cold

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Promotes longer and healthier hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Constipation, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Eczema, Facial swelling, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red rash, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sore eyes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat

Side Effects

Gastric irritation

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

10.18 g18.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

4.30 g7.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

4.40 g7.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.88 g0.66 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.04

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

15.00 mcg30.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.07 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.06 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.50 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.29 mg0.14 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.23 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

27.70 mg36.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.37 mg2.32 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

70.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.58 g0.50 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

198.00 mg280.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.31 mg1.60 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg6.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

25.00 mg38.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

10.00 mg5.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg0.11 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

27.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.14 mg0.50 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.07 mg0.06 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

46.00 mg85.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

271.00 mg162.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg22.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

87.87 g79.80 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.49 g0.60 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

44.00 kcal73.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

44.00 kcal73.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

44.00 kcal73.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

360.00 kcal340.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 kcal73.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

40.00 kcal200.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

150.00 kcal280.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal310.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Tree fruit

Berry

Season

Summer

Autumn

Varieties

Whinham's Industry, Green Hansa, Clark, Chataqua, Invicta, Keepsake, Lepaa Red, May Duke and Whitesmith

Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York

Seedless Variety

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Color

Green, Purple, Red, Yellow

Black, Red

Inside Color

Yellowish Green

Magenta

Shape

Round

Texture

Crispy

Juicy

Taste

Astringent

Juicy, Sweet

Origin

Africa, Europe, South-West Asia

Europe

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy, Well-drained

Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.85.5-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

Warm to hot climate

Facts

Facts about

Traditionally, kids were told that babies were found under gooseberry bushes.
They are also called 'fayberries' due to an ancient belief that fairies hid in gooseberry bushes to avoid danger.

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Germany

United States of America

Other Countries

Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Colombia, India, Mexico

Top Importer

Top Exporter

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes uva-crispa

Sambucus nigra

Synonym

Ribes grossularia

Sambucus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Asteridae

Order

Saxifragales

Dipsacales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Adoxaceae

Genus

Ribes

Sambucus

Species

R. uva-crispa

S. nigra

Generic Group

Saxifrage

Moschatel

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Difference Between Gooseberry and Elderberry

We might think that Gooseberry and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Gooseberry and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Gooseberry and Elderberry is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gooseberry and Elderberry with peel is 44.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 44.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gooseberry and Elderberry 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 Gooseberry and Elderberry is Saxifragales and Dipsacales respectively. Gooseberry belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Gooseberry belongs to Ribes genus of R. uva-crispa species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.