Huckleberry and Tomato
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
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, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Heart burn
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
8.70 g
99+
3.90 g
99+
Fiber
Not Available
1.20 g
34
Sugar
Not Available
2.60 g
99+
Protein
0.40 g
99+
0.90 g
30
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.23
5
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
42.00 mcg
14
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.04 mg
27
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.02 mg
39
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.59 mg
27
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.09 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.08 mg
20
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
15.00 mcg
20
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg
99+
14.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.54 mg
18
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
7.90 mcg
9
Lycopene
Not Available
2,573.00 mcg
3
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
123.00 mcg
10
Choline
Not Available
6.70 mg
16
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
237.00 mg
28
Iron
0.30 mg
35
0.27 mg
38
Sodium
10.00 mg
10
5.00 mg
15
Calcium
15.00 mg
26
10.00 mg
34
Magnesium
Not Available
11.00 mg
24
Zinc
Not Available
0.17 mg
16
Phosphorus
Not Available
24.00 mg
21
Manganese
Not Available
0.11 mg
29
Copper
Not Available
0.06 mg
38
Selenium
Not Available
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
3.00 mg
35
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
80.00 mg
24
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
7.00 mg
12
Water Content
90.70 g
9
94.52 g
2
Ash
0.10 g
99+
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
37.00 kcal
34
18.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
16.00 kcal
29
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
258.00 kcal
28
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
17.00 kcal
27
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal
25
17.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Jam
420.00 kcal
1
110.00 kcal
37
Calories in Pie
372.00 kcal
7
150.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry, Fruit vegetable
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Inside Color
Purple
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sour, Sweet
Origin
North America
Central America, South America
Grows on
Not Available
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
4-6
6-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Sunny, Warm
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".
- Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
- In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
- As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
United States of America
China
Other Countries
Canada
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Canada
Nigeria
Top Exporter
Chile
Netherlands
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Gaylussacia brachycera
Solanum lycopersicum
Synonym
Not Available
Lycopersicon esculentum
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. lycopersicum
Generic Group
Heath
Nightshade
Difference Between Huckleberry and Tomato
We might think that Huckleberry and Tomato are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Huckleberry and Tomato Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Huckleberry and Tomato is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Huckleberry and Tomato with peel is 37.00 kcal and 18.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Huckleberry and Tomato 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 Tomato is Ericales and Solanales respectively. Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family. Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species and Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
