Sweet Cherry and Elderberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Sore throat treatment
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, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
No
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
16.00 g
20
18.40 g
16
Fiber
2.10 g
25
7.00 g
4
Sugar
12.80 g
13
Not Available
Protein
1.10 g
21
0.66 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07
20
0.04
24
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
30.00 mcg
17
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
34
0.07 mg
11
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
27
0.06 mg
16
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.15 mg
99+
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.20 mg
31
0.14 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
37
0.23 mg
6
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
4.00 mcg
31
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
7.00 mg
99+
36.00 mg
23
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg
38
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.10 mcg
27
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
85.00 mcg
16
Not Available
Choline
6.10 mg
19
Not Available
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.50 g
18
Minerals
Potassium
222.00 mg
33
280.00 mg
21
Iron
0.36 mg
31
1.60 mg
8
Sodium
0.00 mg
21
6.00 mg
14
Calcium
13.00 mg
28
38.00 mg
9
Magnesium
11.00 mg
24
5.00 mg
30
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
0.11 mg
22
Phosphorus
21.00 mg
24
39.00 mg
9
Manganese
0.07 mg
38
Not Available
Copper
0.06 mg
37
0.06 mg
36
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
26.00 mg
23
85.00 mg
9
Omega 6s
27.00 mg
99+
162.00 mg
12
Sterol
Phytosterol
12.00 mg
7
Not Available
Water Content
82.25 g
99+
79.80 g
99+
Ash
0.48 g
28
0.60 g
20
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal
16
73.00 kcal
11
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
66.00 kcal
10
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal
11
340.00 kcal
12
Calories in Canned Form
67.00 kcal
16
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
83.00 kcal
12
200.00 kcal
4
Calories in Jam
145.00 kcal
34
280.00 kcal
12
Calories in Pie
410.00 kcal
3
310.00 kcal
16
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Vandalay, Stella, Tehranivee, Sonata, Whitegold, Symphony, Blackgold, Sunburst, Lapins, Skeena and Sweetheart
Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Red
Black, Red
Inside Color
Red
Magenta
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Juicy, Sweet
Origin
Europe, Western Asia
Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy
Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-8
5.5-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm to hot climate
Facts
Facts about
- The word cherry is derived from the Turkish town of Cerasus.
- In Oliver, British Columbia, a pie of 39,683 pounds was baked which holds the record of biggest cherry pie.
- National cherry cheese cake day is on April 23.
- 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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Turkey
United States of America
Other Countries
Austria, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Colombia, India, Mexico
Top Importer
Russia
Not Available
Top Exporter
Poland
Not Available
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus avium
Sambucus nigra
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Rosales
Dipsacales
Family
Rosaceae
Adoxaceae
Genus
Prunus
Sambucus
Species
P. avium
S. nigra
Generic Group
Rose
Moschatel
Difference Between Sweet Cherry and Elderberry
We might think that Sweet Cherry and Elderberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Sweet Cherry and Elderberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Sweet Cherry and Elderberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sweet Cherry and Elderberry with peel is 63.00 kcal and 73.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry and Elderberry is Rosales and Dipsacales respectively. Sweet Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family. Sweet Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. avium species and Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
