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Blackcurrant and Black cherry


Black cherry and Blackcurrant


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
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Not Available   

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 g   
24
7.50 g   
99+

Protein
1.40 g   
16
0.40 g   
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09   
16
0.05   
22

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
12.00 mcg   
25
225.60 mcg   
3

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg   
21
Not Available   

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg   
20
0.10 mg   
10

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg   
99+
0.40 mg   
36

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.40 mg   
7
0.30 mg   
12

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg   
26
Not Available   

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
181.00 mg   
2
Not Available   

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.00 mg   
9
Not Available   

Fat
0.40 g   
21
0.20 g   
33

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
322.00 mg   
15
143.00 mg   
99+

Iron
1.54 mg   
9
0.20 mg   
99+

Sodium
2.00 mg   
18
6.90 mg   
13

Calcium
55.00 mg   
4
11.80 mg   
30

Magnesium
24.00 mg   
10
17.60 mg   
16

Zinc
0.27 mg   
11
0.10 mg   
23

Phosphorus
59.00 mg   
5
10.80 mg   
36

Manganese
0.26 mg   
18
0.10 mg   
31

Copper
0.09 mg   
25
0.10 mg   
22

Selenium
Not Available   
0.60 mcg   
10

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
72.00 mg   
11
26.00 mg   
23

Omega 6s
107.00 mg   
18
27.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available   
12.00 mg   
7

Water Content
81.96 g   
99+
82.20 g   
99+

Ash
0.86 g   
12
0.50 g   
26

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal   
16
63.00 kcal   
16

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
Not Available   

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
108.00 kcal   
8
Not Available   

Calories in Jam
183.00 kcal   
28
Not Available   

Calories in Pie
270.00 kcal   
29
Not Available   

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
No   
Yes   

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   
Not Available   

Soil pH
6-6.5   
5.5-8   

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

Top Importer
Not Available   
France   

Top Exporter
Not Available   
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   

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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 Not Available and Not Available 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.

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