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1 Benefits

1.1 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

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair

Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 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

1.5 Side Effects

Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

9.60 g13.80 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.00 g4.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

4.90 g7.37 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.40 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.150.10

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

11.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.65 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.28 mg0.06 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.03 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

25.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

21.00 mg41.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.17 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

19.80 mcg11.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

118.00 mcg47.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

8.52 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.50 g0.20 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

162.00 mg275.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.62 mg1.00 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

29.00 mg33.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

20.00 mg13.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.53 mg0.23 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

22.00 mg44.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.65 mg0.19 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.17 mg0.11 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.40 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

94.00 mg35.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

186.00 mg53.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

88.20 g83.95 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.40 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

43.00 kcal56.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

64.00 kcalNA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal308.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

92.00 kcalNA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

38.00 kcal70.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal165.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

NA260.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

4.2 Season

Spring, Summer

Summer

4.3 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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Purplish black

Red

4.6 Inside Color

Magenta

Red

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Sweet

Sour, Tart

4.10 Origin

Asia, Europe, North America, South America

Europe

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Well-drained

Moist, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-76-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm to hot climate

Cold

5 Facts

5.1 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

United States of America

Russia

5.3.2 Other Countries

China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

5.3.3 Top Importer

United States of America

Germany

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Mexico

Russia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Rubus Fruticosus

Ribes rubrum

6.2 Synonym

Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Rosales

Saxifragales

7.8 Family

Rosaceae

Grossulariaceae

7.9 Genus

Rubus

Ribes

7.10 Species

Rubus fruticosus

R. rubrum

7.11 Generic Group

Rose

Saxifrage

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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 Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackberry and Red Currant belong to and 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.