Health Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, 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, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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., Strictly avoid empty stomach
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
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
Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Color
Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White
Black, Red
Origin
Southern Africa
Europe
Soil Type
Sandy, Well-drained
Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Watermelon contain 91% of water.
- In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
- Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
- There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.
- 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
Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Germany
Not Available
Top Exporter
China
Not Available
Botanical Name
Citrullus Lanatus
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Citrullus vulgaris
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Asteridae
Order
Cucurbitales
Dipsacales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Adoxaceae
Species
C. lanatus
S. nigra
Generic Group
Gourd
Moschatel
Difference Between Watermelon and Elderberry
We might think that Watermelon and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Watermelon and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Watermelon and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Elderberry with peel is Not Available and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Watermelon 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 Watermelon and Elderberry is Cucurbitales and Dipsacales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.