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1 Benefits
1.1 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
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress, Treatment of dysentary, Treatment of skin Diseases
1.1.1 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
Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization
1.3 Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Promotes longer and healthier hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Facial muscle tension, Pressure in sinus, Respiratory congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Tingling sensation in wrist and face
1.5 Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
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 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)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
15.40 g9.60 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
NA0.00 g
Apple
0 10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
NA4.90 g
Bilberry
0 63.35
2.3 Protein
1.40 g1.40 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.090.15
Apple
0.02 0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
12.00 mcg11.00 mcg
Pomegranate
0 426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg0.02 mg
Apple
0 0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg0.03 mg
Apple
0 1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg0.65 mg
Gojiberry
0 2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.40 mg0.28 mg
Lychee
0 1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg0.03 mg
Apple
0 0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
NA25.00 mcg
Gojiberry
0 81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
181.00 mg21.00 mg
Olive
0 228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.00 mg1.17 mg
Gojiberry
0 3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA19.80 mcg
Orange
0 40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
NA0.00 mcg
Avocado
0 5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA118.00 mcg
Pineapple
0 834
2.4.13 Choline
NA8.52 mg
Gojiberry
0 14.2
2.5 Fat
0.40 g0.50 g
Physalis
0 33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
322.00 mg162.00 mg
Olive
42 840
2.6.2 Iron
1.54 mg0.62 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
2.6.3 Sodium
2.00 mg1.00 mg
Orange
0 1556
2.6.4 Calcium
55.00 mg29.00 mg
Longan
1 100
2.6.5 Magnesium
24.00 mg20.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.27 mg0.53 mg
Apple
0 2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
59.00 mg22.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.26 mg0.65 mg
Apple
0 3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.09 mg0.17 mg
Apple
0 2
2.6.10 Selenium
NA0.40 mcg
Apple
0 63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
72.00 mg94.00 mg
Watermelon
0 318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
107.00 mg186.00 mg
Jambul
0 1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
NANA
Jambul
0 87
2.9 Water Content
81.96 g88.20 g
Gojiberry
0 95.23
2.10 Ash
0.86 g0.40 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal43.00 kcal
Cucumber
15 299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
Cucumber
12 354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
NA64.00 kcal
Rambutan
0 187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
283.00 kcal325.00 kcal
Gojiberry
32 747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
NA92.00 kcal
Tomato
17 443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
108.00 kcal38.00 kcal
Tomato
17 461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
183.00 kcal250.00 kcal
Clementine
49 420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
270.00 kcalNA
Breadfruit
80 450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Berry
Berry
4.2 Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
4.3 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
Prime Ark, Prime Jim, Illini Hardy, Kiowa, Shawnee, Apache, Arapaho, Chester, Hull, Natchez, Navaho and Triple Crown and Von
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Black
Purplish black
4.6 Inside Color
Grey
Magenta
4.7 Shape
Round
Round
4.8 Texture
Juicy
Juicy
4.9 Taste
Tart
Juicy, Sweet
4.10 Origin
Asia, Europe
Asia, Europe, North America, South America
4.11 Grows on
Trees
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
6-6.55.5-7
Cloudberry
3.5 10
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
Dry, Warm to hot climate
5 Facts
5.1 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.
  • 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.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
Russia
United States of America
5.3.2 Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
China, New Zealand, Serbia, South Africa
5.3.3 Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Not Available
Mexico
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
Rubus Fruticosus
6.2 Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Rubus Millspaughii or Rubus Laciniatus
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
7.7 Order
Saxifragales
Rosales
7.8 Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
7.9 Genus
Ribes
Rubus
7.10 Species
R. nigrum
Rubus fruticosus
7.11 Generic Group
Saxifrage
Rose

Difference Between Blackcurrant and Blackberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Blackberry with peel is 63.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Blackberry 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 Blackberry is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Blackberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Blackberry belongs to Rubus genus of Rubus fruticosus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.