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Blackcurrant and Jambul

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, Increase in haemoglobin, Regulates Blood Sugar, Ulcer prevention

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, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

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

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction, Throat irritation, Throat swelling, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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)
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.40 g14.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

NA0.60 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

NANA
0 63.35
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Protein

1.40 g1.00 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.04
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 mg0.02 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.01 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.25 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.40 mgNA
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.04 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

NANA
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

181.00 mg11.85 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.00 mgNA
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NANA
0 40.3
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Lycopene

NANA
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NANA
0 834
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Choline

NANA
0 14.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.23 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

322.00 mg55.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.54 mg1.41 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg26.20 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

55.00 mg11.65 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

24.00 mg35.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.27 mgNA
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

59.00 mg15.60 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.26 mgNA
0 3.3
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Copper

0.09 mgNA
0 2
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Selenium

NANA
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

NA0.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

81.96 g84.75 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.86 g0.50 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal60.00 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 kcalNA
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 kcal80.00 kcal
17 461
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Calories in Jam

183.00 kcal120.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal300.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Summer
Monsoon, 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
Ram Jarnun and Paras

Seedless Variety

Color

Black
Black, Magenta, Purple

Inside Color

Grey
Purple

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Tart
Astringent, Sweet

Origin

Asia, Europe
Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.56.5-7.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Moist
Humid, Rainfall

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.
  • Wood of jambul tree is water-resistant wood & is used in railroads and to implement engines in the well.
  • In Indian mythology, it is said that Jambul fruit was revered by Buddha.
  • Jambul has a huge importance in Ayurveda.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Russia
India

Other Countries

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka

Top Importer

Not Available
Not Available

Top Exporter

Not Available
India

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes nigrum
Syzygium cumini

Synonym

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

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Saxifragales
Myrtales

Family

Grossulariaceae
Myrtaceae

Genus

Ribes
Syzygium

Species

R. nigrum
S. cumini

Generic Group

Saxifrage
Not Available

Difference Between Blackcurrant and Jambul

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Jambul with peel is 63.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Jambul 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 Jambul is Saxifragales and Myrtales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Jambul belongs to Myrtaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Jambul belongs to Syzygium genus of S. cumini species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.