Blackcurrant

Loquat

Blackcurrant and Loquat

Blackcurrant

Loquat

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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 nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones

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-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

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 dark spots, 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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes

Side Effects

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

Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.40 g12.14 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

3.40 g1.70 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

7.40 g12.10 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.40 g0.40 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.03

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

12.00 mcg76.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.02 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.18 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.40 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

9.00 mcg14.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

181.00 mg1.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.00 mg0.40 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

14.60 mcg0.20 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

15.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg2.30 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.20 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

322.00 mg266.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.54 mg0.28 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

55.00 mg16.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

24.00 mg13.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.27 mg0.05 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

59.00 mg27.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.26 mg0.15 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.09 mg0.04 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

72.00 mg13.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

107.00 mg77.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg2.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

81.96 g86.73 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

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal47.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

63.00 kcal47.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

63.00 kcal47.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal266.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal67.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

108.00 kcal47.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

183.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal250.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Summer

Winter

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

Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe

Seedless Variety

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Color

Black

Orange, Yellow

Inside Color

Grey

Orange

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Tart

Sweet, Tart

Origin

Asia, Europe

China

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.55.5-6.5

3.5 10

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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.

Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Russia

Japan

Other Countries

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

Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey

Top Importer

China

Top Exporter

Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes nigrum

Eriobotrya japonica

Synonym

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

Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Saxifragales

Rosales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Ribes

Eriobotrya

Species

R. nigrum

E. japonica

Generic Group

Saxifrage

Rose

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Difference Between Blackcurrant and Loquat

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Loquat with peel is 63.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 63.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Loquat 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 Loquat is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.