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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Not Available
Yes
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 g
99+
13.80 g
34
Fiber
Not Available
4.30 g
13
Sugar
Not Available
7.37 g
40
Protein
0.40 g
99+
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
225.60 mcg
3
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
Not Available
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.10 mg
10
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.40 mg
36
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.30 mg
12
0.06 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.07 mg
24
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Not Available
41.00 mg
20
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
11.00 mcg
8
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
47.00 mcg
22
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
143.00 mg
99+
275.00 mg
22
Iron
0.20 mg
99+
1.00 mg
13
Sodium
6.90 mg
13
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
11.80 mg
30
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
17.60 mg
16
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
10.80 mg
36
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
0.10 mg
31
0.19 mg
20
Copper
0.10 mg
22
0.11 mg
20
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
26.00 mg
23
35.00 mg
20
Omega 6s
27.00 mg
99+
53.00 mg
31
Sterol
Phytosterol
12.00 mg
7
Not Available
Water Content
82.20 g
99+
83.95 g
99+
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal
16
56.00 kcal
20
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
Not Available
165.00 kcal
31
Calories in Pie
Not Available
260.00 kcal
32
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
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
Not Available
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-8
6-7
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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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
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
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.
