We might think that Elderberry and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Elderberry and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Elderberry and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Red Currant with peel is 73.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Elderberry and Red Currant 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 Elderberry and Red Currant is Dipsacales and Saxifragales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.