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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
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

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
Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

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, Reduces wrinkles, 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
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.40 g75.03 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

NA8.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

NA63.35 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.40 g2.45 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.03
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

12.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.05 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.07 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg1.27 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.40 mg0.59 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.17 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

NA19.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

181.00 mg0.40 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.00 mg0.05 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA2.70 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA75.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

NA6.30 mg
0 14.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.39 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

322.00 mg656.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.54 mg1.02 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

55.00 mg39.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

24.00 mg43.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.27 mg0.29 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

59.00 mg62.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.26 mg0.26 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.09 mg0.21 mg
0 2
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Selenium

NA3.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

72.00 mg3.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

107.00 mg16.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

NANA
0 87
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Water Content

81.96 g20.53 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.86 g1.60 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal282.00 kcal
15 299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

NANA
0 187
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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal290.00 kcal
32 747
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Calories in Canned Form

NANA
17 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

108.00 kcal461.00 kcal
17 461
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Calories in Jam

183.00 kcal384.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal321.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Tropical

Season

Summer
Spring, 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
Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

Seedless Variety

Color

Black
Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Grey
Brown

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Fleshy

Taste

Tart
Sweet

Origin

Asia, Europe
Iraq

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

6-6.58-10
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Moist
Hot, Warm

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.
  • Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
  • Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
  • Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Not Available
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Production

Top Producer

Russia
Egypt

Other Countries

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

Top Importer

Not Available
India

Top Exporter

Not Available
United Arab Emirates

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes nigrum
Phoenix Dactylifera

Synonym

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

Species

R. nigrum
P. dactylifera

Generic Group

Saxifrage
Palm

Difference Between Blackcurrant and Date

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Date with peel is 63.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Date 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 Date is Saxifragales and Arecales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.