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Blackberry and Red Currant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress, Treatment of dysentary, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

General Benefits

Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair
Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Facial muscle tension, Pressure in sinus, Respiratory congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Tingling sensation in wrist and face
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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 eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

9.60 g13.80 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.00 g4.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

4.90 g7.37 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.40 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

11.00 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)

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

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

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

0.03 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

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

21.00 mg41.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

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

19.80 mcg11.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

118.00 mcg47.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.52 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.50 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

162.00 mg275.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.62 mg1.00 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

29.00 mg33.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

20.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.53 mg0.23 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

22.00 mg44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.65 mg0.19 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.17 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

94.00 mg35.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

186.00 mg53.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

23.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

88.20 g83.95 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.40 g0.66 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

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

43.00 kcal56.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

64.00 kcal56.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal308.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

92.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

38.00 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

260.00 kcal260.00 kcal
80 450
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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
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

Seedless Variety

Color

Purplish black
Red

Inside Color

Magenta
Red

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet
Sour, Tart

Origin

Asia, Europe, North America, South America
Europe

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-76-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm to hot climate
Cold

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 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

United States of America
Russia

Other Countries

China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Top Importer

United States of America
Germany

Top Exporter

Mexico
Russia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Rubus Fruticosus
Ribes rubrum

Synonym

Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus
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

Rubus
Ribes

Species

Rubus fruticosus
R. rubrum

Generic Group

Rose
Saxifrage

Difference Between Blackberry and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackberry and Red Currant with peel is 43.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blackberry 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 Blackberry and Red Currant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Blackberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Blackberry belongs to Rubus genus of Rubus fruticosus species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.