Blackberry and Blackcurrant
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress, Treatment of dysentary, Treatment of skin Diseases
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
Digestive aid, 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, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Facial muscle tension, Pressure in sinus, Respiratory congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Tingling sensation in wrist and face
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
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., Morning time (before lunch)
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
9.60 g
99+
15.40 g
24
Fiber
0.00 g
99+
Not Available
Sugar
4.90 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
1.40 g
16
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.15
11
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
11.00 mcg
26
12.00 mcg
25
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
38
0.05 mg
21
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
33
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.65 mg
20
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.28 mg
18
0.40 mg
7
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.07 mg
26
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
25.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
21.00 mg
36
181.00 mg
2
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.17 mg
8
1.00 mg
9
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
19.80 mcg
3
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
118.00 mcg
12
Not Available
Choline
8.52 mg
9
Not Available
Fat
0.50 g
18
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
162.00 mg
99+
322.00 mg
15
Iron
0.62 mg
20
1.54 mg
9
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
29.00 mg
15
55.00 mg
4
Magnesium
20.00 mg
14
24.00 mg
10
Zinc
0.53 mg
5
0.27 mg
11
Phosphorus
22.00 mg
23
59.00 mg
5
Manganese
0.65 mg
6
0.26 mg
18
Copper
0.17 mg
9
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
94.00 mg
7
72.00 mg
11
Omega 6s
186.00 mg
11
107.00 mg
18
Sterol
Water Content
88.20 g
19
81.96 g
99+
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.86 g
12
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
43.00 kcal
30
63.00 kcal
16
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
64.00 kcal
11
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal
13
283.00 kcal
20
Calories in Canned Form
92.00 kcal
7
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
38.00 kcal
37
108.00 kcal
8
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
183.00 kcal
28
Calories in Pie
Not Available
270.00 kcal
29
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Prime Ark, Prime Jim, Illini Hardy, Kiowa, Shawnee, Apache, Arapaho, Chester, Hull, Natchez, Navaho and Triple Crown and Von
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
Purplish black
Black
Inside Color
Magenta
Grey
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Juicy, Sweet
Tart
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, South America
Asia, Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-7
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Warm to hot climate
Cold, Moist
Facts
Facts about
- There are around 2000 varieties of blackberries throughout the world.
- 80-85 degrees is the ideal temperature for its production.
- Leaves of blackberry tree are used to treat sore throats and mild inflammation of the gums.
- 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
United States of America
Russia
Other Countries
China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Mexico
Not Available
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Rubus Fruticosus
Ribes nigrum
Synonym
Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus
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
Rubus
Ribes
Species
Rubus fruticosus
R. nigrum
Generic Group
Rose
Saxifrage
Difference Between Blackberry and Blackcurrant
We might think that Blackberry and Blackcurrant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackberry and Blackcurrant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackberry and Blackcurrant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackberry and Blackcurrant with peel is 43.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackberry and Blackcurrant belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Blackberry and Blackcurrant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Blackberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Blackberry belongs to Rubus genus of Rubus fruticosus species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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