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Blackcurrant and Orange

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
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, 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
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain

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 g11.75 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

3.40 g2.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.40 g9.35 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.40 g0.94 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.08
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

12.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.09 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.04 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.28 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.40 mg0.25 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.06 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

9.00 mcg30.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

181.00 mg53.20 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.00 mg0.18 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

14.60 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

15.00 mcg129.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg8.40 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.12 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

322.00 mg181.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.54 mg0.10 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

2.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

55.00 mg40.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

24.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.27 mg0.07 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

59.00 mg14.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.26 mg0.03 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.09 mg0.05 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.50 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

72.00 mg7.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

107.00 mg18.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg24.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

81.96 g86.75 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.86 g0.44 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal63.00 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 kcal45.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal300.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal61.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

108.00 kcal45.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

183.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal333.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Citrus

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
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.

Seedless Variety

Color

Black
Orange

Inside Color

Grey
Orange

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Succulent

Taste

Tart
Sweet-Sour

Origin

Asia, Europe
South-Eastern Asia

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam

Soil pH

6-6.56-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Moist
Hot

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.
  • There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
  • More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
  • Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
  • Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Russia
Brazil

Other Countries

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

-
Germany

Top Exporter

-
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes nigrum
Citrus sinensis

Synonym

R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Saxifragales
Sapindales

Family

Grossulariaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Ribes
Citrus

Species

R. nigrum
C. × sinensis

Generic Group

Saxifrage
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Blackcurrant and Orange

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Orange with peel is 63.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 63.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Orange 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 Orange is Saxifragales and Sapindales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Orange belongs to Rutaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.