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Blackcurrant and Kumquat

Benefits

Health Benefits

General Benefits

Skin Benefits

Hair Benefits

Allergy Symptoms

Side Effects

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Nutrition

Serving Size

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Protein to Carb Ratio

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

Lycopene

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

Choline

Fat

Potassium

Iron

Sodium

Calcium

Magnesium

Zinc

Phosphorus

Manganese

Copper

Selenium

Omega 3s

Omega 6s

Phytosterol

Water Content

Ash

Calories

Serving Size

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Calories in Frozen Form

Calories in Dried Form

Calories in Canned Form

Calories in Juice

Calories in Jam

Calories in Pie

Characteristics

Type

Season

Varieties

Seedless Variety

Color

Inside Color

Shape

Texture

Taste

Origin

Grows on

Soil Type

Soil pH

Climatic Conditions

Facts

Facts about

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Top Producer

Other Countries

Top Importer

Top Exporter

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Synonym

Classification

Domain

Kingdom

Subkingdom

Division

Class

Subclass

Order

Family

Genus

Species

Generic Group

 
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, 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-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
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)
 
100 g
15.40 g
3.40 g
7.40 g
1.40 g
0.09
12.00 mcg
0.05 mg
0.05 mg
0.30 mg
0.40 mg
0.07 mg
9.00 mcg
181.00 mg
1.00 mg
14.60 mcg
0.00 mcg
15.00 mcg
0.00 mg
0.40 g
322.00 mg
1.54 mg
2.00 mg
55.00 mg
24.00 mg
0.27 mg
59.00 mg
0.26 mg
0.09 mg
0.30 mcg
72.00 mg
107.00 mg
12.00 mg
81.96 g
0.86 g
 
100 g
63.00 kcal
63.00 kcal
63.00 kcal
283.00 kcal
63.00 kcal
108.00 kcal
183.00 kcal
270.00 kcal
 
Berry
Summer
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
Grey
Round
Juicy
Tart
Asia, Europe
Trees
Sandy loam, Well-drained
6-6.5
Cold, Moist
 
  • 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.
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Russia
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
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Ribes nigrum
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Rosidae
Saxifragales
Grossulariaceae
Ribes
R. nigrum
Saxifrage
 
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Shiny hair
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Allergic reaction
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
 
100 g
15.90 g
6.50 g
9.36 g
1.88 g
0.12
15.00 mcg
0.04 mg
0.09 mg
0.43 mg
0.21 mg
0.04 mg
17.00 mcg
43.90 mg
0.15 mg
0.00 mcg
0.00 mcg
129.00 mcg
8.40 mg
0.86 g
486.00 mg
0.86 mg
10.00 mg
62.00 mg
20.00 mg
0.17 mg
19.00 mg
0.14 mg
0.10 mg
0.00 mcg
47.00 mg
124.00 mg
13.00 mg
80.80 g
0.50 g
 
100 g
71.00 kcal
71.00 kcal
71.00 kcal
268.00 kcal
71.00 kcal
130.00 kcal
245.00 kcal
392.00 kcal
 
Citrus
Autumn, Winter
Hong Kong, Marumi, Meiwa, Centenniel and Nagami
Orange, Red, Yellow
Orange
Round
Juicy
Sweet, Tart
China
Trees
Clay, Sandy loam, Well-drained
6-6.5
Cold, Warm
 
  • The entire kumquat fruit is edible, except few seeds.
  • The taste of kumquat skin is sweet while inner flesh is tart.
  • There are some hybrid varieties of kumquats such as mandarinquats, orangequats and limequats.
China
Brazil, Mexico, Spain, United States of America
United Kingdom
China
 
Citrus japonica
Fortunella margarita
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Rosidae
Sapindales
Rutaceae
Citrus
C. japonica
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Blackcurrant and Kumquat

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Kumquat with peel is and and the amount of calories without peel is and respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Kumquat 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 Kumquat is and respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to family and Kumquat belongs to family. Blackcurrant belongs to genus of species and Kumquat belongs to genus of species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.