Blackcurrant and Physalis
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
Unknown
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
NA
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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
100 g
Carbs
15.40 g
24
13.30 g
36
Fiber
Not Available
0.50 g
40
Sugar
Not Available
3.90 g
99+
Protein
1.40 g
16
2.30 g
8
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.17
10
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
12.00 mcg
25
150.00 mcg
5
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
21
0.11 mg
3
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
2.80 mg
1
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.40 mg
7
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
26
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
181.00 mg
2
28.00 mg
32
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.00 mg
9
0.50 mg
19
Choline
Not Available
2.00 mg
30
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.00 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
322.00 mg
15
170.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.54 mg
9
1.30 mg
11
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
Not Available
Calcium
55.00 mg
4
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
24.00 mg
10
8.00 mg
27
Zinc
0.27 mg
11
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
59.00 mg
5
39.00 mg
9
Manganese
0.26 mg
18
0.40 mg
9
Copper
0.09 mg
25
0.10 mg
22
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
72.00 mg
11
Not Available
Omega 6s
107.00 mg
18
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
81.96 g
99+
Not Available
Ash
0.86 g
12
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal
16
77.00 kcal
9
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
283.00 kcal
20
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
108.00 kcal
8
60.00 kcal
22
Calories in Jam
183.00 kcal
28
238.00 kcal
22
Calories in Pie
270.00 kcal
29
320.00 kcal
14
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
No
No
Color
Black
Bright Yellow, Orange
Inside Color
Grey
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Tart
NA
Origin
Asia, Europe
Chile, Peru
Grows on
Trees
Bushes
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
NA
Soil pH
6-6.5
5-6.1
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
NA
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.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
No
Cocktails
Not Available
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Russia
NA
Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
NA
Top Importer
Not Available
Netherlands
Top Exporter
Not Available
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
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Asteridae
Order
Saxifragales
Solanales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Ribes
Physalis
Species
R. nigrum
Physalis
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Not Available
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.
