Blackcurrant

Physalis

Blackcurrant and Physalis

Blackcurrant

Physalis

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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

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension

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

Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

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

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

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)

As a snack in the late afternoon, 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

Carbs

15.40 g13.30 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

3.40 g0.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

7.40 g3.90 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.40 g2.30 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.17

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

12.00 mcg150.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.11 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 mg2.80 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.40 mg0.62 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 mcg10.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

181.00 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.00 mg0.50 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

14.60 mcg0.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

15.00 mcg335.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg2.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.00 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

322.00 mg170.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.54 mg1.30 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

55.00 mg12.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

24.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.27 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

59.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.26 mg0.40 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.09 mg0.10 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 mg60.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

107.00 mg80.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

81.96 g92.70 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.86 g0.80 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal77.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

63.00 kcal36.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

63.00 kcal53.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal92.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal53.00 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 kcal238.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal320.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Fruit vegetable

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

Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica

Seedless Variety

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Color

Black

Bright Yellow, Orange

Inside Color

Grey

Orange

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Tart

Origin

Asia, Europe

Chile, Peru

Grows on

Trees

Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.55-6.1

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Moist

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.

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

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

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

Netherlands

Top Exporter

Colombia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes nigrum

Physalis Peruviana

Synonym

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

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Asteridae

Order

Saxifragales

Solanales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Ribes

Physalis

Species

R. nigrum

Physalis

Generic Group

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Blackcurrant and Physalis

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Physalis with peel is 63.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 63.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Physalis 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 Physalis is Saxifragales and Solanales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.