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Blackcurrant and Black cherry

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
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Helps body to rest and sleep, Lower blood pressure, Prevents diabetes, Prevents strokes, Reduces risk of heart disease

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
Fights against infections, Fights Tooth Decay, Helps in weight loss, Relieves pain, Treatment of migraine

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Fairness, Hydrates skin, Prevents skin cancer, Skin repair, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Cure for hair loss, Increasing hair volume, Prevents hair loss, Strengthening of hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Hoarseness, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Pollen allergies, Sore eyes, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
High doses of black cherry bark can be poisonous and even fatal.

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), Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.40 g7.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.40 g1.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.40 g8.10 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.40 g0.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.05
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

12.00 mcg225.60 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.02 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.10 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.40 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.40 mg0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg-
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

9.00 mcg4.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

181.00 mg-
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.00 mg0.66 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

14.60 mcg2.10 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

15.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

322.00 mg143.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.54 mg0.20 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg6.90 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

55.00 mg11.80 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

24.00 mg17.60 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.27 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

59.00 mg10.80 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.26 mg0.10 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.09 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

72.00 mg26.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

107.00 mg27.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg12.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

81.96 g82.20 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.86 g0.50 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

63.00 kcal50.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

63.00 kcal50.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal268.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal50.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

108.00 kcal60.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

183.00 kcal250.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal320.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry

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
alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta

Seedless Variety

Color

Black
Black

Inside Color

Grey
Maroon

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Fleshy

Taste

Tart
Sweet-Sour

Origin

Asia, Europe
North America

Grows on

Trees
Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
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Soil pH

6-6.55.5-8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Moist
Cold

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.
  • Black cherry is deciduous tree that belongs to the family of roses.
  • Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.
  • Inner bark of black cherry is used in the manufacture of cough syrup.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Russia
Turkey

Other Countries

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan

Top Importer

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France

Top Exporter

-
Turkey

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes nigrum
Prunus Serotina

Synonym

R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
wild black cherry, rum cherry and mountain black cherry

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. serotina

Generic Group

Saxifrage
Cherry

Difference Between Blackcurrant and Black cherry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Black cherry with peel is 63.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 63.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Black cherry 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 Black cherry is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Black cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Black cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. serotina species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.