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Elderberries

Elderberries are small, dark fruits of elder plants with tart, mildly astringent flesh, sold fresh, frozen, dried or processed into juice and preserves.

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About Elderberries

Elderberries are the small, dark purple to nearly black fruits of elder plants, most commonly used cooked rather than eaten raw. Their soft, juicy flesh has a tart, mildly astringent flavour, and the fruits grow in clusters.

They are sold fresh or frozen and are also dried or processed into juice and preserves. Fresh berries vary in ripeness and moisture; dried berries are more concentrated and have a chewier texture.

Ingredient type
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English

elderberries

English

Elderberries, raw

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English

Elderberries, whole fruit

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Elderberries nutrition & diet

Elderberries nutritional value

Elderberries, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
73kcal
Protein
0.7g
Carbs
18.4g
Fat
0.5g

Reference values for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, brands and preparation can differ.

Nutrition comparisons depend on whether the berries are fresh, dried, or cooked, and on any added ingredients in processed forms.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Elderberries, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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