Blackcurrant

Cranberry

Blackcurrant and Cranberry

Blackcurrant

Cranberry

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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, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention

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

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

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, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

1.5 Side Effects

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

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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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)

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

15.40 g12.20 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

NA4.60 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA4.04 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.40 g0.39 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.03

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

12.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.01 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.40 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.06 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

NA1.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

181.00 mg13.30 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.00 mg1.20 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA5.10 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA91.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA5.50 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.40 g0.13 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

322.00 mg85.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

1.54 mg0.25 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

55.00 mg8.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

24.00 mg6.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.27 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

59.00 mg13.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.26 mg0.36 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.09 mg0.06 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

NA0.10 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

72.00 mg22.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

107.00 mg33.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

81.96 g87.13 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.86 g0.20 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal46.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA42.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal308.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA151.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

108.00 kcal54.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

183.00 kcal150.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal164.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

4.2 Season

Summer

Autumn

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

Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Black

Red

4.6 Inside Color

Grey

White

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Tart

Bitter, Tart

4.10 Origin

Asia, Europe

North America

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Clay, Sandy, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.54.5-5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold, Moist

Warm

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.

Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
Cranberries do not grow in water.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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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

Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine

5.3.3 Top Importer

Not Available

Europe

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Not Available

United States of America

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Ribes nigrum

Vaccinium Macrocarpon

6.2 Synonym

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

Oxycoccus macrocarpus

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

7.7 Order

Saxifragales

Ericales

7.8 Family

Grossulariaceae

Ericaceae

7.9 Genus

Ribes

Vaccinium

7.10 Species

R. nigrum

Vaccinium macrocarpon

7.11 Generic Group

Saxifrage

Heath

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Difference Between Blackcurrant and Cranberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Cranberry with peel is 63.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Cranberry 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 Cranberry is Saxifragales and Ericales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.