Apple and Blackcurrant
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
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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