Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
Anti depressant, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Chest pains, Eczema, Hives inside the cheeks, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction
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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Juice
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Allstar, Annapolis, Cavendish, Chandler, Earliglow, Flavorfest, Honeoye, Jewel, Northeaster, San Andreas, Seascape, Tribute and Tristar
Color
Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Bright red
Origin
North America
Europe
Grows on
Not Available
Bushes
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".
- Strawberry is the only fruit with seeds on its covering.
- Belgium has a museum dedicated to strawberries.
- Americans eat almost 3.4 pounds of fresh strawberries each year.
- They are believed to be an aphrodisiac.
Top Producer
United States of America
United States of America
Other Countries
Canada
Egypt, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Canada
Canada
Top Exporter
Chile
United States of America
Botanical Name
Gaylussacia brachycera
Fragaria Ananassa
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Gaylussacia
Fragaria
Species
G. brachycera
F. ananassa
Difference Between Huckleberry and Strawberry
We might think that Huckleberry and Strawberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Huckleberry and Strawberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Huckleberry and Strawberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Huckleberry and Strawberry with peel is 37.00 kcal and 33.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Huckleberry and Strawberry belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Huckleberry and Strawberry is Ericales and Rosales respectively. Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Strawberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species and Strawberry belongs to Fragaria genus of F. ananassa species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.