Blackcurrant and Eggplant
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, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
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
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, 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, Skin rejuvenation
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, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
15.40 g
24
5.88 g
99+
Fiber
Not Available
3.00 g
20
Sugar
Not Available
3.53 g
99+
Protein
1.40 g
16
0.98 g
27
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.17
10
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
12.00 mcg
25
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
21
0.04 mg
25
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.04 mg
25
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.65 mg
19
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.40 mg
7
0.28 mg
17
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
26
0.08 mg
18
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
22.00 mcg
12
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
181.00 mg
2
2.20 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.00 mg
9
0.30 mg
23
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
3.50 mcg
19
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
36.00 mcg
24
Choline
Not Available
6.90 mg
15
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.18 g
35
Minerals
Potassium
322.00 mg
15
229.00 mg
31
Iron
1.54 mg
9
0.23 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
55.00 mg
4
9.00 mg
35
Magnesium
24.00 mg
10
14.00 mg
20
Zinc
0.27 mg
11
0.16 mg
17
Phosphorus
59.00 mg
5
24.00 mg
21
Manganese
0.26 mg
18
0.23 mg
19
Copper
0.09 mg
25
0.08 mg
28
Selenium
Not Available
0.30 mcg
14
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
72.00 mg
11
13.00 mg
28
Omega 6s
107.00 mg
18
63.00 mg
28
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
7.00 mg
12
Water Content
81.96 g
99+
92.30 g
5
Ash
0.86 g
12
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal
16
25.00 kcal
39
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
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
108.00 kcal
8
30.00 kcal
38
Calories in Jam
183.00 kcal
28
Not Available
Calories in Pie
270.00 kcal
29
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Fruit vegetable, 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
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
Color
Black
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Grey
White
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Tart
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Origin
Asia, Europe
India
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Soil pH
6-6.5
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
Warm to hot climate
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.
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
No
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Not Available
No
Production
Top Producer
Russia
China
Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Not Available
United States of America
Top Exporter
Not Available
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
Solanum melongena
Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Saxifragales
Solanales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Ribes
Solanum
Species
R. nigrum
S. melongena
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Not Available
Difference Between Blackcurrant and Eggplant
We might think that Blackcurrant and Eggplant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackcurrant and Eggplant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackcurrant and Eggplant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Eggplant with peel is 63.00 kcal and 25.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Eggplant 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 Eggplant is Saxifragales and Solanales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
