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Huckleberry and Elderberry

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Heart care

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
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, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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)
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
100 g

Carbs

8.70 g18.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.60 g7.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

4.20 g7.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.40 g0.66 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.04
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg30.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.01 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)

-0.14 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg0.23 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg6.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.80 mg36.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

2.32 mg2.32 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg0.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.10 g0.50 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

208.00 mg280.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.30 mg1.60 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

10.00 mg6.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

15.00 mg38.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

7.00 mg5.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.28 mg0.11 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

11.00 mg39.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.42 mg0.50 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg0.06 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg85.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

0.00 mg162.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

20.00 mg22.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

90.70 g79.80 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.10 g0.60 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

37.00 kcal73.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

52.00 kcal73.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

53.00 kcal73.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

349.00 kcal340.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

58.00 kcal73.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

55.00 kcal200.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

420.00 kcal280.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

372.00 kcal310.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry

Season

Summer
Autumn

Varieties

Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York

Seedless Variety

Color

Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Black, Red

Inside Color

Purple
Magenta

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Juicy, Sweet

Origin

North America
Europe

Grows on

-
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

4-65.5-6.5
3.5 10
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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".
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

United States of America
United States of America

Other Countries

Canada
Colombia, India, Mexico

Top Importer

Canada
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Top Exporter

Chile
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Gaylussacia brachycera
Sambucus nigra

Synonym

Vaccinium Corymbosum
Sambucus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae
Asteridae

Order

Ericales
Dipsacales

Family

Ericaceae
Adoxaceae

Genus

Gaylussacia
Sambucus

Species

G. brachycera
S. nigra

Generic Group

Heath
Moschatel

Difference Between Huckleberry and Elderberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Huckleberry and Elderberry with peel is 37.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 52.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry and Elderberry is Ericales and Dipsacales respectively. Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.