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
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.
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.40 g
24
11.00 g
99+
Fiber
Not Available
2.00 g
26
Sugar
Not Available
9.00 g
28
Protein
1.40 g
16
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.13
13
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
12.00 mcg
25
96.00 mcg
6
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
21
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.60 mg
25
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.40 mg
7
0.24 mg
22
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
26
0.05 mg
33
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
9.00 mcg
26
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
181.00 mg
2
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.00 mg
9
0.89 mg
11
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
3.30 mcg
20
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
89.00 mcg
15
Choline
Not Available
2.80 mg
29
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
322.00 mg
15
259.00 mg
26
Iron
1.54 mg
9
0.40 mg
29
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
55.00 mg
4
13.00 mg
28
Magnesium
24.00 mg
10
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.27 mg
11
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
59.00 mg
5
23.00 mg
22
Manganese
0.26 mg
18
0.08 mg
36
Copper
0.09 mg
25
0.08 mg
30
Selenium
Not Available
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
72.00 mg
11
0.00 mg
38
Omega 6s
107.00 mg
18
77.00 mg
26
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
18.00 mg
6
Water Content
81.96 g
99+
86.35 g
31
Ash
0.86 g
12
0.75 g
15
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal
16
48.00 kcal
25
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
283.00 kcal
20
241.00 kcal
33
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
63.00 kcal
17
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
108.00 kcal
8
58.00 kcal
23
Calories in Jam
183.00 kcal
28
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
270.00 kcal
29
265.00 kcal
31
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
No
No
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
6-6.5
6.5-8
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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
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
Not Available
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.
