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Blackcurrant and Orange


Orange and Blackcurrant


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
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
No   

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 g   
24
11.75 g   
99+

Fiber
Not Available   
2.40 g   
24

Sugar
Not Available   
9.35 g   
26

Protein
1.40 g   
16
0.94 g   
28

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09   
16
0.08   
18

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
12.00 mcg   
25
11.00 mcg   
26

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg   
21
0.09 mg   
8

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg   
20
0.04 mg   
23

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg   
99+
0.28 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.40 mg   
7
0.25 mg   
21

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg   
26
0.06 mg   
29

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available   
30.00 mcg   
8

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
181.00 mg   
2
53.20 mg   
14

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.00 mg   
9
0.18 mg   
31

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
36

Lycopene
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available   
129.00 mcg   
9

Choline
Not Available   
8.40 mg   
10

Fat
0.40 g   
21
0.12 g   
99+

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
322.00 mg   
15
181.00 mg   
99+

Iron
1.54 mg   
9
0.10 mg   
99+

Sodium
2.00 mg   
18
0.00 mg   
21

Calcium
55.00 mg   
4
40.00 mg   
7

Magnesium
24.00 mg   
10
10.00 mg   
25

Zinc
0.27 mg   
11
0.07 mg   
26

Phosphorus
59.00 mg   
5
14.00 mg   
32

Manganese
0.26 mg   
18
0.03 mg   
99+

Copper
0.09 mg   
25
0.05 mg   
99+

Selenium
Not Available   
0.50 mcg   
11

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
72.00 mg   
11
7.00 mg   
32

Omega 6s
107.00 mg   
18
18.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
81.96 g   
99+
86.75 g   
28

Ash
0.86 g   
12
0.44 g   
30

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal   
16
63.00 kcal   
16

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
47.00 kcal   
16

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
45.00 kcal   
19

Calories in Dried Form
283.00 kcal   
20
300.00 kcal   
17

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
61.00 kcal   
18

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
108.00 kcal   
8
45.00 kcal   
33

Calories in Jam
183.00 kcal   
28
260.00 kcal   
14

Calories in Pie
270.00 kcal   
29
333.00 kcal   
12

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
No   
Yes   

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
6-6.5   
6-6.5   

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
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Not Available   
Yes   

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
Not Available   
Germany   

Top Exporter
Not Available   
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   

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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 Not Available 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.

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