Apple and Red Currant
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
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Whitens teeth
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of puffy eyes
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, May consist of poisonous seeds
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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 eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.81 g
33
13.80 g
34
Fiber
2.40 g
24
4.30 g
13
Sugar
10.00 g
20
7.37 g
40
Protein
0.30 g
99+
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.02
26
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.10 mg
99+
0.06 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.07 mg
24
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg
32
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
4.60 mg
99+
41.00 mg
20
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.20 mg
29
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.20 mcg
26
11.00 mcg
8
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
29.00 mcg
25
47.00 mcg
22
Choline
3.40 mg
28
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
107.00 mg
99+
275.00 mg
22
Iron
0.10 mg
99+
1.00 mg
13
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
5.00 mg
30
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.00 mg
30
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
11.00 mg
35
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
0.00 mg
99+
0.19 mg
20
Copper
0.00 mg
99+
0.11 mg
20
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
9.00 mg
30
35.00 mg
20
Omega 6s
43.00 mg
37
53.00 mg
31
Sterol
Phytosterol
12.00 mg
7
Not Available
Water Content
85.60 g
36
83.95 g
99+
Ash
0.20 g
99+
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
52.00 kcal
22
56.00 kcal
20
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
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
67.00 kcal
16
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
47.00 kcal
31
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
200.00 kcal
26
165.00 kcal
31
Calories in Pie
265.00 kcal
31
260.00 kcal
32
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
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Red, Yellow
Red
Inside Color
White
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Crunchy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet, Sweet-Sour
Sour, Tart
Origin
Central Asia, Middle East Asia
Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold
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 albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
- Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
- There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
Russia
Other Countries
Chile, France, India, Iran, Italy, Poland, Russia, Turkey, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
Russia
Germany
Top Exporter
China
Russia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Malus Domestica
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Malus Communis or Malus Pumila or Pyrus Malus
Not Available
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. rubrum
Generic Group
Rose
Saxifrage
Difference Between Apple and Red Currant
We might think that Apple and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apple and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apple and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apple and Red Currant with peel is 52.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 48.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Apple 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 Apple and Red Currant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Apple belongs to Rosaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Apple belongs to Malus genus of M. domestica species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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