Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
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, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Heart burn
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
Phytosterol
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
Type
Berry, Fruit vegetable
Berry
Season
All seasons
Autumn
Varieties
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Color
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Black, Red
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
- In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
- As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
- 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
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Nigeria
Not Available
Top Exporter
Netherlands
Not Available
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Lycopersicon esculentum
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Asteridae
Order
Solanales
Dipsacales
Family
Solanaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
S. lycopersicum
S. nigra
Generic Group
Nightshade
Moschatel
Difference Between Tomato and Elderberry
We might think that Tomato and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tomato and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tomato and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tomato and Elderberry with peel is 18.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tomato 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 Tomato and Elderberry is Solanales and Dipsacales respectively. Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.