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Blackcurrant and Olive

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, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

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, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, 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
Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain

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)
Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.40 g3.84 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.40 g3.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.40 g0.54 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.40 g1.03 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.26
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

12.00 mcg20.00 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 mg0.01 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.24 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.40 mg0.02 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.03 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

9.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

181.00 mg0.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.00 mg3.81 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

14.60 mcg1.40 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

15.00 mcg510.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg14.20 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g15.32 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

322.00 mg42.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.54 mg0.49 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg1,556.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

55.00 mg52.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

24.00 mg11.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.27 mg0.04 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

59.00 mg4.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.26 mg0.00 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.09 mg0.12 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.90 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

72.00 mg92.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

107.00 mg1,215.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg22.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

81.96 g75.28 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.86 g4.53 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal115.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

63.00 kcal115.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

63.00 kcal-
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal467.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal119.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

108.00 kcal60.00 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 kcal240.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Tree fruit

Season

Summer
Spring, 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
Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine

Seedless Variety

Color

Black
Black, Green, Purple, Yellow

Inside Color

Grey
Brown

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Fleshy

Taste

Tart
Bitter

Origin

Asia, Europe
Eastern Mediterranean Region

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.57-8
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.
  • In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
  • The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
  • Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Russia
Spain

Other Countries

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey

Top Importer

-
United States of America

Top Exporter

-
Italy

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes nigrum
Olea europaea

Synonym

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

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Saxifragales
Lamiales

Family

Grossulariaceae
Oleaceae

Genus

Ribes
Olea

Species

R. nigrum
O. europaea

Generic Group

Saxifrage
Olive

Difference Between Blackcurrant and Olive

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Olive with peel is 63.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 63.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Olive 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 Olive is Saxifragales and Lamiales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Olive belongs to Oleaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.