Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, 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, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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 E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Varieties
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Color
Dark red, Light pink-red
Black, Red
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
India, Iran
Europe
Soil Type
Clay, Sand
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Dry, Hot
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
- It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
- In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
- Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
- 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
Iran
United States of America
Other Countries
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Europe
Not Available
Top Exporter
India
Not Available
Botanical Name
Punica granatum
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Punica malus
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Myrtales
Dipsacales
Family
Lythraceae
Adoxaceae
Species
P. granatum
S. nigra
Generic Group
Pomegranate
Moschatel
Difference Between Pomegranate and Elderberry
We might think that Pomegranate and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pomegranate and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pomegranate and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomegranate and Elderberry with peel is Not Available and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate and Elderberry is Myrtales and Dipsacales respectively. Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.