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Blackcurrant and Apricot

Benefits

Health Benefits

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
Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Heart care, Maintains hormonal balance, Regulation of heart rate, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

General Benefits

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
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Softening mask, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting

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 consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.40 g11.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.40 g2.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.40 g9.00 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

0.090.13
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

12.00 mcg96.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.04 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.60 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.40 mg0.24 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.05 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

9.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

181.00 mg10.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.00 mg0.89 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

14.60 mcg3.30 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

15.00 mcg89.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg2.80 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

322.00 mg259.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.54 mg0.40 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

55.00 mg13.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

24.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.27 mg0.20 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

59.00 mg23.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.26 mg0.08 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.09 mg0.08 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.10 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

72.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

107.00 mg77.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg18.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

81.96 g86.35 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.86 g0.75 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal48.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

63.00 kcal48.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

63.00 kcal48.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal241.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

108.00 kcal58.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

183.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal265.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Tree fruit

Season

Summer
Summer

Varieties

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
Gold Cot, Tilton, Wenatchee, Goldbar, Gold Kist, Tomcot, Harcot, Brittany Gold, Harglow, Hunza, Moorpark, Patterson and Royal Rosa

Seedless Variety

Color

Black
Orange, Yellowish-orange

Inside Color

Grey
Yellow

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Fleshy

Taste

Tart
Smooth, Sweet

Origin

Asia, Europe
China

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.56.5-8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Moist
Dry, Hot

Facts

Facts about

  • 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.
  • 9 Jan is considered as the National Apricot Day.
  • Apricots have been around for more than 4000 yrs.
  • In latin, the meaning of apricot is 'precious'.
  • 95% of apricots in the US are produced by California.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Russia
Turkey

Other Countries

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, France, Iran, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Uzbekistan

Top Importer

-
United States of America

Top Exporter

-
France

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes nigrum
Prunus armeniaca

Synonym

R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Prunus Armeniaca

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Saxifragales
Rosales

Family

Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae

Genus

Ribes
Prunus

Species

R. nigrum
P. armeniaca

Generic Group

Saxifrage
Rose

Difference Between Blackcurrant and Apricot

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Apricot with peel is 63.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 63.00 kcal and 48.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Apricot 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 Blackcurrant and Apricot is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Apricot belongs to Rosaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Apricot belongs to Prunus genus of P. armeniaca species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.