Blackcurrant and Jujube

Blackcurrant

Jujube

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, Diarrhea treatment, Improves muscular strength, Liver health, Maintains hormonal balance, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of hysteria

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 oxidant properties, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

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

Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization

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, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching in eyes, Itching of nose, Nasal congestion, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Wheezing

Side Effects

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

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Intense headache

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

Not Available

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, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.40 g

20.23 g

Protein

1.40 g

1.20 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.09

0.06

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

12.00 mcg

2.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg

0.02 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg

0.04 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg

99+

0.90 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.40 mg

Not Available

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg

0.08 mg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

181.00 mg

69.00 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.00 mg

Not Available

Fat

0.40 g

0.20 g

Minerals

Potassium

322.00 mg

250.00 mg

Iron

1.54 mg

0.48 mg

Sodium

2.00 mg

3.00 mg

Calcium

55.00 mg

21.00 mg

Magnesium

24.00 mg

10.00 mg

Zinc

0.27 mg

0.05 mg

Phosphorus

59.00 mg

23.00 mg

Manganese

0.26 mg

0.08 mg

Copper

0.09 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

72.00 mg

0.00 mg

Omega 6s

107.00 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Sterol

Water Content

81.96 g

99+

77.86 g

99+

Ash

0.86 g

0.51 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal

79.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal

287.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

108.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Jam

183.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal

Not Available

Characteristics

Type

Berry

Tree fruit

Season

Summer

Autumn, 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

Honey Jar, Sugar Cane, Li, Shanxi Li, Sherwood, Chico, Silverhill, Tigertooth, Winter Delight and Lang

Seedless Variety

Color

Black

Green, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Grey

White

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Crunchy

Taste

Tart

Sweet

Origin

Asia, Europe

Syria

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Sandy, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.5

5.5-6.5

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.

Pigment extracted from Indian jujube is used for silk dyeing in Burma.
In Korea, jujube wood is used to make wind instrument taepyeongso.
Fresh jujube is known as Chinese apple & dried form is called as Chinese date.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Not Available

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Russia

China

Other Countries

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Bangladesh, India, Iran, Korea, Lebanon, Pakistan

Top Importer

Not Available

United States of America

Top Exporter

Not Available

China

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes nigrum

Ziziphus zizyphus

Synonym

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

Ziziphus jujuba or Ziziphus mauritania or Zizyphus jujuba

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Saxifragales

Rosales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Rhamnaceae

Genus

Ribes

Ziziphus

Species

R. nigrum

Z. zizyphus

Generic Group

Saxifrage

Not Available

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Difference Between Blackcurrant and Jujube

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Jujube with peel is 63.00 kcal and 79.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Jujube 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 Jujube is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Jujube belongs to Rhamnaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Jujube belongs to Ziziphus genus of Z. zizyphus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.