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Blackcurrant and Coconut


Coconut 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   
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment   

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-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level   

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases   
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, 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   
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling   
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting   

Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color   
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain   

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)   
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Morning time (before lunch)   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
15.40 g   
24
24.23 g   
8

Fiber
Not Available   
9.00 g   
2

Sugar
Not Available   
6.23 g   
99+

Protein
1.40 g   
16
3.33 g   
2

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09   
16
0.22   
6

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
12.00 mcg   
25
0.00 mcg   
37

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg   
21
0.07 mg   
14

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg   
20
0.02 mg   
38

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg   
99+
0.54 mg   
29

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.40 mg   
7
1.01 mg   
2

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg   
26
0.05 mg   
36

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available   
20.80 mcg   
14

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
181.00 mg   
2
3.30 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.00 mg   
9
0.24 mg   
27

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available   
0.20 mcg   
34

Lycopene
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
36

Choline
Not Available   
12.10 mg   
4

Fat
0.40 g   
21
33.49 g   
1

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
322.00 mg   
15
356.00 mg   
12

Iron
1.54 mg   
9
2.43 mg   
4

Sodium
2.00 mg   
18
20.00 mg   
5

Calcium
55.00 mg   
4
14.00 mg   
27

Magnesium
24.00 mg   
10
32.00 mg   
4

Zinc
0.27 mg   
11
1.10 mg   
2

Phosphorus
59.00 mg   
5
113.00 mg   
1

Manganese
0.26 mg   
18
1.50 mg   
2

Copper
0.09 mg   
25
0.44 mg   
3

Selenium
Not Available   
10.10 mcg   
2

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
72.00 mg   
11
0.00 mg   
38

Omega 6s
107.00 mg   
18
366.00 mg   
4

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available   
37.60 mg   
2

Water Content
81.96 g   
99+
47.00 g   
99+

Ash
0.86 g   
12
0.97 g   
8

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal   
16
Not Available   

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
354.00 kcal   
1

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
283.00 kcal   
20
660.00 kcal   
3

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
443.00 kcal   
1

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
108.00 kcal   
8
70.00 kcal   
17

Calories in Jam
183.00 kcal   
28
250.00 kcal   
19

Calories in Pie
270.00 kcal   
29
298.00 kcal   
19

Characteristics

Type
Berry   
Tree fruit, Tropical   

Season
Summer   
All seasons   

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   
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Black   
Brown, Green   

Inside Color
Grey   
White   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Juicy   
Crispy   

Taste
Tart   
Juicy, Sweetish   

Origin
Asia, Europe   
America, India   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained   
Clay, Sand   

Soil pH
6-6.5   
3.5-8.5   

Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist   
Hot, Humid   

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.
  
  • Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
  • Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
  • Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Not Available   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Russia   
Indonesia   

Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America   
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka   

Top Importer
Not Available   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
Not Available   
Philippines   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum   
Cocos nucifera   

Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum   
Not Available   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Subclass
Rosidae   
Arecidae   

Order
Saxifragales   
Arecales   

Family
Grossulariaceae   
Arecaceae   

Genus
Ribes   
Cocos   

Species
R. nigrum   
C. nucifera   

Generic Group
Saxifrage   
Arecaceae   

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Difference Between Blackcurrant and Coconut

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Coconut with peel is 63.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 354.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Coconut belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Blackcurrant and Coconut is Saxifragales and Arecales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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