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Black cherry and Red Currant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Helps body to rest and sleep, Lower blood pressure, Prevents diabetes, Prevents strokes, Reduces risk of heart disease
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

General Benefits

Fights against infections, Fights Tooth Decay, Helps in weight loss, Relieves pain, Treatment of migraine
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Fairness, Hydrates skin, Prevents skin cancer, Skin repair, Treatment of acne
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Cure for hair loss, Increasing hair volume, Prevents hair loss, Strengthening of hair
Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Hoarseness, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Pollen allergies, Sore eyes, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

Side Effects

High doses of black cherry bark can be poisonous and even fatal.
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
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

7.50 g13.80 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.60 g4.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.10 g7.37 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.40 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

225.60 mcg2.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.10 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg0.06 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

-0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

4.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

-41.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.66 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.10 mcg11.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg47.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.20 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

143.00 mg275.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.20 mg1.00 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

6.90 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

11.80 mg33.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

17.60 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.23 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

10.80 mg44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.10 mg0.19 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.10 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

26.00 mg35.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

27.00 mg53.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

82.20 g83.95 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.50 g0.66 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

50.00 kcal56.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

50.00 kcal56.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

268.00 kcal308.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

50.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal70.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal165.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

320.00 kcal260.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry

Season

Summer
Summer

Varieties

alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

Seedless Variety

Color

Black
Red

Inside Color

Maroon
Red

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Fleshy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet-Sour
Sour, Tart

Origin

North America
Europe

Grows on

Bushes
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

-
Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-86-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Cold

Facts

Facts about

  • Black cherry is deciduous tree that belongs to the family of roses.
  • Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.
  • Inner bark of black cherry is used in the manufacture of cough syrup.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Turkey
Russia

Other Countries

Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Top Importer

France
Germany

Top Exporter

Turkey
Russia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus Serotina
Ribes rubrum

Synonym

wild black cherry, rum cherry and mountain black cherry
Ribes Rubrum

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. serotina
R. rubrum

Generic Group

Cherry
Saxifrage

Difference Between Black cherry and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Black cherry and Red Currant with peel is 63.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 50.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Black cherry 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 Black cherry and Red Currant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Black cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Black cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. serotina species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.