Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces blood circulation problems
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Eye care, 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, Brightens and lightens complexion
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Eczema, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
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, 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
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Varieties
Amity, August Red, Boyne, Canby, Caroline, Comet, Dinkum, Dorman Red, Latham, Meeker, Black Hawk, Hayda, Lauren, Meeker and Latham
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Color
Black, Purple, Red, Yellow
Black, Red
Inside Color
Pink
Magenta
Origin
Europe, North Asia
Europe
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- There are more than 200 varieties of raspberries.
- In USA, 90% of the raspberries are grown in Washington, California and Oregon.
- They do not ripe after they are picked.
- A raspberry contain 100 to 120 seeds.
- 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
Russia
United States of America
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Canada, Mexico, Poland, Serbia, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Poland
Not Available
Botanical Name
Rubus Idaeus
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Family
Rosaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
R. idaeus
S. nigra
Generic Group
Rose
Moschatel
Difference Between Raspberry and Elderberry
We might think that Raspberry and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raspberry and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raspberry and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raspberry and Elderberry with peel is 53.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Raspberry 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 Raspberry and Elderberry is Rosales and Dipsacales respectively. Raspberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Raspberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. idaeus species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.