Huckleberry and Eggplant
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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)
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
8.70 g
99+
5.88 g
99+
Fiber
Not Available
3.00 g
20
Sugar
Not Available
3.53 g
99+
Protein
0.40 g
99+
0.98 g
27
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.17
10
Vitamins
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.04 mg
25
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.04 mg
25
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.65 mg
19
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.28 mg
17
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.08 mg
18
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
22.00 mcg
12
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg
99+
2.20 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.30 mg
23
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
3.50 mcg
19
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
36.00 mcg
24
Choline
Not Available
6.90 mg
15
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.18 g
35
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
229.00 mg
31
Iron
0.30 mg
35
0.23 mg
99+
Sodium
10.00 mg
10
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
15.00 mg
26
9.00 mg
35
Magnesium
Not Available
14.00 mg
20
Zinc
Not Available
0.16 mg
17
Phosphorus
Not Available
24.00 mg
21
Manganese
Not Available
0.23 mg
19
Copper
Not Available
0.08 mg
28
Selenium
Not Available
0.30 mcg
14
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
13.00 mg
28
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
63.00 mg
28
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
7.00 mg
12
Water Content
90.70 g
9
92.30 g
5
Ash
0.10 g
99+
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
37.00 kcal
34
25.00 kcal
39
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal
25
30.00 kcal
38
Calories in Jam
420.00 kcal
1
Not Available
Calories in Pie
372.00 kcal
7
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Purple
White
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sweet
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
North America
India
Grows on
Not Available
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Soil pH
4-6
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Warm to hot climate
Facts
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".
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
No
Production
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Canada
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Canada
United States of America
Top Exporter
Chile
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Gaylussacia brachycera
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Not Available
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Asteridae
Order
Ericales
Solanales
Family
Ericaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Gaylussacia
Solanum
Species
G. brachycera
S. melongena
Generic Group
Heath
Not Available
Difference Between Huckleberry and Eggplant
We might think that Huckleberry and Eggplant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Huckleberry and Eggplant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Huckleberry and Eggplant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Huckleberry and Eggplant with peel is 37.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Huckleberry and Eggplant belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Huckleberry and Eggplant is Ericales and Solanales respectively. Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
