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Apple and Blackcurrant

Apple
Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant and Apple


Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Supports healthy Liver function, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Neutralizes irritable bowel syndrome, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents constipation, Prevents gall stones, Prevents high blood pressure, Helps prevent Parkinson's disease, Reduces risk of asthma, Treatment of alzheimer's disease   
Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease   
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Whitens teeth   
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold   
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of puffy eyes   
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases   
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff   
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends   
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting   
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling   
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, May consist of poisonous seeds   
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color   
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   
Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   
Best Time to Eat
Any time except an hour after meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed   
Best if taken as a breakfast (or 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)   
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Carbs
13.81 g   
33
15.40 g   
24
Fiber
2.40 g   
24
Not Available   
Sugar
10.00 g   
20
Not Available   
Protein
0.30 g   
99+
1.40 g   
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.02   
26
0.09   
16
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg   
32
12.00 mcg   
25
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.05 mg   
21
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.05 mg   
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg   
99+
0.30 mg   
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.10 mg   
99+
0.40 mg   
7
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg   
99+
0.07 mg   
26
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg   
32
Not Available   
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
4.60 mg   
99+
181.00 mg   
2
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.20 mg   
29
1.00 mg   
9
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.20 mcg   
26
Not Available   
Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
Not Available   
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
29.00 mcg   
25
Not Available   
Choline
3.40 mg   
28
Not Available   
Fat
0.20 g   
33
0.40 g   
21
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
107.00 mg   
99+
322.00 mg   
15
Iron
0.10 mg   
99+
1.54 mg   
9
Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
2.00 mg   
18
Calcium
6.00 mg   
39
55.00 mg   
4
Magnesium
5.00 mg   
30
24.00 mg   
10
Zinc
0.00 mg   
30
0.27 mg   
11
Phosphorus
11.00 mg   
35
59.00 mg   
5
Manganese
0.00 mg   
99+
0.26 mg   
18
Copper
0.00 mg   
99+
0.09 mg   
25
Selenium
0.00 mcg   
17
Not Available   
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
9.00 mg   
30
72.00 mg   
11
Omega 6s
43.00 mg   
37
107.00 mg   
18
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
12.00 mg   
7
Not Available   
Water Content
85.60 g   
36
81.96 g   
99+
Ash
0.20 g   
99+
0.86 g   
12
Calories
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
52.00 kcal   
22
63.00 kcal   
16
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
48.00 kcal   
15
Not Available   
Calories in Frozen Form
48.00 kcal   
17
Not Available   
Calories in Dried Form
243.00 kcal   
32
283.00 kcal   
20
Calories in Canned Form
67.00 kcal   
16
Not Available   
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal   
31
108.00 kcal   
8
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal   
26
183.00 kcal   
28
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal   
31
270.00 kcal   
29
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit   
Berry   
Season
All seasons   
Summer   
Varieties
Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith, Arkansas Black, Sampion, Pink Lady, Cameo, Jonagold, Mc Intosh, Ananasrenette, Lobo, Pacific Rose, Yellow transparent and Bramley   
Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder   
Seedless Variety
No   
No   
Color
Green, Red, Yellow   
Black   
Inside Color
White   
Grey   
Shape
Round   
Round   
Texture
Crunchy   
Juicy   
Taste
Sweet, Sweet-Sour   
Tart   
Origin
Central Asia, Middle East Asia   
Asia, Europe   
Grows on
Trees   
Trees   
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam   
Sandy loam, Well-drained   
Soil pH
6-7   
6-6.5   
Climatic Conditions
Cold   
Cold, Moist   
Facts
Facts about
  • Apples can be as small as a pea and as big as a pumpkin.
  • There are more than 8000 varieties of apples.
  • Life of an Apple tree can be more than 100 years.
  • Apples contain 25% air, therefore they float in water.
  
  • The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
  • Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
  • Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes   
Yes   
Beer
Yes   
Yes   
Spirits
Yes   
Yes   
Cocktails
Yes   
Not Available   
Production
  
  
Top Producer
China   
Russia   
Other Countries
Chile, France, India, Iran, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, United States of America   
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America   
Top Importer
Russia   
Not Available   
Top Exporter
China   
Not Available   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Malus Domestica   
Ribes nigrum   
Synonym
Malus Communis or Malus Pumila or Pyrus Malus   
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum   
Classification
Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   
Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Subclass
Rosidae   
Rosidae   
Order
Rosales   
Saxifragales   
Family
Rosaceae   
Grossulariaceae   
Genus
Malus   
Ribes   
Species
M. domestica   
R. nigrum   
Generic Group
Rose   
Saxifrage   
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Difference Between Apple and Blackcurrant

We might think that Apple and Blackcurrant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apple and Blackcurrant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apple and Blackcurrant is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apple and Blackcurrant with peel is 52.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 48.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Apple and Blackcurrant 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 Apple and Blackcurrant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Apple belongs to Rosaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Apple belongs to Malus genus of M. domestica species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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