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Blackcurrant and Blackcurrant


Blackcurrant 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  
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  

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  
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  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, 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  
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling  
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling  

Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color  
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color  

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., Morning time (before lunch)  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
15.40 g  
24
15.40 g  
24

Fiber
3.40 g  
18
3.40 g  
18

Sugar
7.40 g  
99+
7.40 g  
99+

Protein
1.40 g  
16
1.40 g  
16

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09  
16
0.09  
16

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
12.00 mcg  
27
12.00 mcg  
27

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg  
21
0.05 mg  
21

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg  
20
0.05 mg  
20

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

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.40 mg  
9
0.40 mg  
9

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg  
26
0.07 mg  
26

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
9.00 mcg  
26
9.00 mcg  
26

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
181.00 mg  
2
181.00 mg  
2

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.00 mg  
11
1.00 mg  
11

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
14.60 mcg  
7
14.60 mcg  
7

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
15.00 mcg  
33
15.00 mcg  
33

Choline
0.00 mg  
39
0.00 mg  
39

Fat
0.40 g  
21
0.40 g  
21

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
322.00 mg  
15
322.00 mg  
15

Iron
1.54 mg  
9
1.54 mg  
9

Sodium
2.00 mg  
18
2.00 mg  
18

Calcium
55.00 mg  
4
55.00 mg  
4

Magnesium
24.00 mg  
10
24.00 mg  
10

Zinc
0.27 mg  
11
0.27 mg  
11

Phosphorus
59.00 mg  
5
59.00 mg  
5

Manganese
0.26 mg  
21
0.26 mg  
21

Copper
0.09 mg  
25
0.09 mg  
25

Selenium
0.30 mcg  
14
0.30 mcg  
14

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
72.00 mg  
11
72.00 mg  
11

Omega 6s
107.00 mg  
18
107.00 mg  
18

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
12.00 mg  
16
12.00 mg  
16

Water Content
81.96 g  
99+
81.96 g  
99+

Ash
0.86 g  
12
0.86 g  
12

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal  
24
63.00 kcal  
24

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
63.00 kcal  
23
63.00 kcal  
23

Calories in Frozen Form
63.00 kcal  
22
63.00 kcal  
22

Calories in Dried Form
283.00 kcal  
28
283.00 kcal  
28

Calories in Canned Form
63.00 kcal  
25
63.00 kcal  
25

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
108.00 kcal  
8
108.00 kcal  
8

Calories in Jam
183.00 kcal  
28
183.00 kcal  
28

Calories in Pie
270.00 kcal  
31
270.00 kcal  
31

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  
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  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Black  
Black  

Inside Color
Grey  
Grey  

Shape
Round  
Round  

Texture
Juicy  
Juicy  

Taste
Tart  
Tart  

Origin
Asia, Europe  
Asia, Europe  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained  
Sandy loam, Well-drained  

Soil pH
6-6.5  
6-6.5  

Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist  
Cold, Moist  

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.
  
  • 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.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
-  
-  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Russia  
Russia  

Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America  
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America  

Top Importer
-  
-  

Top Exporter
-  
-  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum  
Ribes nigrum  

Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum  
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Rosidae  
Rosidae  

Order
Saxifragales  
Saxifragales  

Family
Grossulariaceae  
Grossulariaceae  

Genus
Ribes  
Ribes  

Species
R. nigrum  
R. nigrum  

Generic Group
Saxifrage  
Saxifrage  

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Difference Between Blackcurrant and Blackcurrant

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

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

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