Apricot and Blackcurrant
Benefits
Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
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
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, 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 cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
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.
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
11.00 g
99+
15.40 g
24
Fiber
2.00 g
26
Not Available
Sugar
9.00 g
28
Not Available
Protein
1.40 g
16
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.13
13
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
96.00 mcg
6
12.00 mcg
25
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
31
0.05 mg
21
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
23
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
25
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.24 mg
22
0.40 mg
7
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
33
0.07 mg
26
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg
26
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
10.00 mg
99+
181.00 mg
2
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.89 mg
11
1.00 mg
9
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
3.30 mcg
20
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
89.00 mcg
15
Not Available
Choline
2.80 mg
29
Not Available
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
259.00 mg
26
322.00 mg
15
Iron
0.40 mg
29
1.54 mg
9
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
13.00 mg
28
55.00 mg
4
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
24.00 mg
10
Zinc
0.20 mg
14
0.27 mg
11
Phosphorus
23.00 mg
22
59.00 mg
5
Manganese
0.08 mg
36
0.26 mg
18
Copper
0.08 mg
30
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
72.00 mg
11
Omega 6s
77.00 mg
26
107.00 mg
18
Sterol
Phytosterol
18.00 mg
6
Not Available
Water Content
86.35 g
31
81.96 g
99+
Ash
0.75 g
15
0.86 g
12
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
48.00 kcal
25
63.00 kcal
16
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
241.00 kcal
33
283.00 kcal
20
Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal
17
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
58.00 kcal
23
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
Summer
Summer
Varieties
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa
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
Orange, Yellowish-orange
Black
Inside Color
Yellow
Grey
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Smooth, Sweet
Tart
Origin
China
Asia, Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-8
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
Cold, Moist
Facts
Facts about
- 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
- Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
- In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
- 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.
- 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
Turkey
Russia
Other Countries
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
France
Not Available
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Prunus armeniaca
Ribes nigrum
Synonym
Not Available
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
Prunus
Ribes
Species
P. armeniaca
R. nigrum
Generic Group
Rose
Saxifrage
Difference Between Apricot and Blackcurrant
We might think that Apricot and Blackcurrant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Apricot and Blackcurrant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Apricot and Blackcurrant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Apricot and Blackcurrant with peel is 48.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Apricot 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 Apricot and Blackcurrant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
