Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
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, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Lactating Women
No
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
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), Strictly avoid 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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Varieties
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Inside Color
Orange
Magenta
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Europe
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Hot
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
- More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
- Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
- Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.
- 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.
Top Producer
Brazil
United States of America
Other Countries
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Germany
Not Available
Top Exporter
Spain
Not Available
Botanical Name
Citrus sinensis
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Sapindales
Dipsacales
Family
Rutaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
C. × sinensis
S. nigra
Generic Group
Citrus fruit
Moschatel
Difference Between Orange and Elderberry
We might think that Orange and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Orange and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Orange and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Orange and Elderberry with peel is 63.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Orange 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 Orange and Elderberry is Sapindales and Dipsacales respectively. Orange belongs to Rutaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.