Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
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)
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Color
Red
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
India
Soil Type
Sandy
Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
Top Producer
Turkey
China
Other Countries
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Germany
United States of America
Top Exporter
Poland
China
Botanical Name
Prunus cerasus
Solanum melongena
Synonym
Prunus Cerasus
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Family
Rosaceae
Solanaceae
Species
P. cerasus
S. melongena
Difference Between Sour Cherry and Eggplant
We might think that Sour Cherry and Eggplant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Sour Cherry and Eggplant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Sour Cherry and Eggplant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sour Cherry and Eggplant with peel is 50.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Sour Cherry and Eggplant 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 Sour Cherry and Eggplant is Rosales and Solanales respectively. Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.