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Blackcurrant
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
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   
25
12.00 mcg   
25
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   
7
0.40 mg   
7
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg   
26
0.07 mg   
26
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
181.00 mg   
2
181.00 mg   
2
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.00 mg   
9
1.00 mg   
9
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   
18
0.26 mg   
18
Copper
0.09 mg   
25
0.09 mg   
25
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
72.00 mg   
11
72.00 mg   
11
Omega 6s
107.00 mg   
18
107.00 mg   
18
Sterol
  
  
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   
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
283.00 kcal   
20
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
Not Available   
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   
29
270.00 kcal   
29
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
Not Available   
Not Available   
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
Not Available   
Not Available   
Top Exporter
Not Available   
Not Available   
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 Not Available and Not Available 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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