Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Supports healthy Liver function, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Neutralizes irritable bowel syndrome, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents constipation, Prevents gall stones, Prevents high blood pressure, Helps prevent Parkinson's disease, Reduces risk of asthma, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
Boosts immune system, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Whitens teeth
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of puffy eyes
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, May consist of poisonous seeds
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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Any time except an hour after meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
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
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, Sampion, Pink Lady, Cameo, Jonagold, Mc Intosh, Ananasrenette, Lobo, Pacific Rose, Yellow transparent and Bramley
Color
Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Green, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
Purple
White
Taste
Sweet
Sweet, Sweet-Sour
Origin
North America
Central Asia, Middle East Asia
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Loam
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Cold
Facts about
- "I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
- The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".
- Apples can be as small as a pea and as big as a pumpkin.
- There are more than 8000 varieties of apples.
- Life of an Apple tree can be more than 100 years.
- Apples contain 25% air, therefore they float in water.
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Canada
Chile, France, India, Iran, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Canada
Russia
Botanical Name
Gaylussacia brachycera
Malus Domestica
Synonym
Not Available
Malus Communis or Malus Pumila or Pyrus Malus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Species
G. brachycera
M. domestica
Difference Between Huckleberry and Apple
We might think that Huckleberry and Apple are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Huckleberry and Apple Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Huckleberry and Apple is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Huckleberry and Apple with peel is 37.00 kcal and 52.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 48.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Huckleberry and Apple 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 Huckleberry and Apple is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Apple belongs to Rosaceae family. Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species and Apple belongs to Malus genus of M. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.