We might think that Orange and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Orange and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Orange and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Orange and Red Currant with peel is 63.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Orange 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 Orange and Red Currant is Sapindales and Saxifragales respectively. Orange belongs to Rutaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.