Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, 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
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
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)
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
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Autumn
Varieties
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Inside Color
White
Magenta
Taste
Crunchy, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
China, Japan
Europe
Soil Type
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
- 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
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Colombia, India, Mexico
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
Sambucus nigra
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Family
Rosaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
P. communis
S. nigra
Generic Group
Rose
Moschatel
Difference Between Pear and Elderberry
We might think that Pear and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pear and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pear and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pear and Elderberry with peel is 57.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pear 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 Pear and Elderberry is Rosales and Dipsacales respectively. Pear belongs to Rosaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.