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Blackcurrant and Gojiberry

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
Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis

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, Digestive aid

Skin Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
May interact with some drugs

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 g69.21 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.40 g8.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.40 g13.00 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.40 g14.07 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.20
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

12.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.10 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg1.30 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.00 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.40 mg0.00 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.00 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

9.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

181.00 mg19.20 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.00 mg0.00 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

14.60 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

15.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g1.00 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

322.00 mg840.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.54 mg9.00 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg24.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

55.00 mg100.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

24.00 mg0.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.27 mg2.70 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

59.00 mg0.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.26 mg0.00 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.09 mg2.00 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg63.70 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

72.00 mg0.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

107.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg0.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

81.96 g0.00 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.86 g0.00 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal32.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

63.00 kcal81.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

63.00 kcal90.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal32.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal83.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

108.00 kcal40.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

183.00 kcal180.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal240.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry

Season

Summer
Autumn

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
No Types

Seedless Variety

Color

Black
Scarlet red

Inside Color

Grey
Orange

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Tough

Taste

Tart
Slightly bitter, Tart

Origin

Asia, Europe
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Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.56.8-8.1
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Moist
Cold, Hot

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.
  • Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
  • They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
  • This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Russia
China

Other Countries

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Canada, France, India, United States of America

Top Importer

-
United States of America

Top Exporter

-
China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes nigrum
Lycium barbarum

Synonym

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

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Subclass

Rosidae
Asteridae

Order

Saxifragales
Solanales

Family

Grossulariaceae
Solanaceae

Genus

Ribes
Lycium

Species

R. nigrum
L. barbarum

Generic Group

Saxifrage
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Difference Between Blackcurrant and Gojiberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Gojiberry with peel is 63.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 63.00 kcal and 81.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry is Saxifragales and Solanales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.