Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
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, Skin revitalization
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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 K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Color
Purple, Yellow
Black, Red
Inside Color
Yellow
Magenta
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Europe
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Frost free, Sunny, Warm
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
- 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
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Colombia, India, Mexico
Botanical Name
Passiflora edulis
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Sambucus
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Malpighiales
Dipsacales
Family
Passifloraceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Passiflora
Sambucus
Species
P. edulis
S. nigra
Generic Group
Passion Flower
Moschatel
Difference Between Passionfruit and Elderberry
We might think that Passionfruit and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Passionfruit and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Passionfruit and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Passionfruit and Elderberry with peel is 97.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 97.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Passionfruit and Elderberry belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Passionfruit and Elderberry is Malpighiales and Dipsacales respectively. Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.