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1 Benefits
1.1 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, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
1.1.1 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, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
1.2 Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
1.3 Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Protects hair
1.4 Allergy
1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
1.5 Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
1.6 Recommeded for
1.6.1 Pregnant Women
1.6.2 Lactating Women
1.7 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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
2 Nutrition
2.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
2.2 Carbs
15.40 g13.80 g
Avocado
1 79.18
2.2.1 Fiber
NA4.30 g
Blackberry
0 10.4
2.2.2 Sugar
NA7.37 g
Bilberry
0 63.35
2.3 Protein
1.40 g1.40 g
Apple
0.3 14.07
2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio
0.090.10
Apple
0.02 0.52
2.4 Vitamins
2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)
12.00 mcg2.00 mcg
Pomegranate
0 426
2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg0.04 mg
Apple
0 0.428
2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg0.05 mg
Apple
0 1.3
2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg0.10 mg
Gojiberry
0 2.8
2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.40 mg0.06 mg
Lychee
0 1.4
2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg0.07 mg
Apple
0 0.4
2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
NA8.00 mcg
Gojiberry
0 81
2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
181.00 mg41.00 mg
Olive
0 228.3
2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.00 mg0.10 mg
Gojiberry
0 3.81
2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
NA11.00 mcg
Orange
0 40.3
2.4.11 Lycopene
NA0.00 mcg
Avocado
0 5204
2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin
NA47.00 mcg
Pineapple
0 834
2.4.13 Choline
NA7.60 mg
Gojiberry
0 14.2
2.5 Fat
0.40 g0.20 g
Physalis
0 33.49
2.6 Minerals
2.6.1 Potassium
322.00 mg275.00 mg
Olive
42 840
2.6.2 Iron
1.54 mg1.00 mg
White Grapefruit
0.06 9
2.6.3 Sodium
2.00 mg1.00 mg
Orange
0 1556
2.6.4 Calcium
55.00 mg33.00 mg
Longan
1 100
2.6.5 Magnesium
24.00 mg13.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 92
2.6.6 Zinc
0.27 mg0.23 mg
Apple
0 2.7
2.6.7 Phosphorus
59.00 mg44.00 mg
Gojiberry
0 113
2.6.8 Manganese
0.26 mg0.19 mg
Apple
0 3.3
2.6.9 Copper
0.09 mg0.11 mg
Apple
0 2
2.6.10 Selenium
NA0.60 mcg
Apple
0 63.7
2.7 Fatty Acids
2.7.1 Omega 3s
72.00 mg35.00 mg
Watermelon
0 318
2.7.2 Omega 6s
107.00 mg53.00 mg
Jambul
0 1689
2.8 Sterol
2.8.1 Phytosterol
NANA
Jambul
0 87
2.9 Water Content
81.96 g83.95 g
Gojiberry
0 95.23
2.10 Ash
0.86 g0.66 g
Gojiberry
0 87.1
3 Calories
3.1 Serving Size
100 g
100 g
3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal56.00 kcal
Cucumber
15 299
3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
Cucumber
12 354
3.4 Calories in Frozen Form
NANA
Rambutan
0 187
3.5 Calories in Dried Form
283.00 kcal308.00 kcal
Gojiberry
32 747
3.6 Calories in Canned Form
NANA
Tomato
17 443
3.7 Calories in Foods
3.7.1 Calories in Juice
108.00 kcal70.00 kcal
Tomato
17 461
3.7.2 Calories in Jam
183.00 kcal165.00 kcal
Clementine
49 420
3.7.3 Calories in Pie
270.00 kcal260.00 kcal
Breadfruit
80 450
4 Characteristics
4.1 Type
Berry
Berry
4.2 Season
Summer
Summer
4.3 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
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
4.4 Seedless Variety
4.5 Color
Black
Red
4.6 Inside Color
Grey
Red
4.7 Shape
Round
Round
4.8 Texture
Juicy
Juicy
4.9 Taste
Tart
Sour, Tart
4.10 Origin
Asia, Europe
Europe
4.11 Grows on
Trees
Trees
4.12 Cultivation
4.12.1 Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained
4.12.2 Soil pH
6-6.56-7
Cloudberry
3.5 10
4.12.3 Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
Cold
5 Facts
5.1 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.
  • The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
  • Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
  • There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.
5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages
5.2.1 Wine
5.2.2 Beer
5.2.3 Spirits
5.2.4 Cocktails
5.3 Production
5.3.1 Top Producer
Russia
Russia
5.3.2 Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
5.3.3 Top Importer
Not Available
Germany
5.3.4 Top Exporter
Not Available
Russia
6 Scientific Name
6.1 Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
Ribes rubrum
6.2 Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Not Available
7 Classification
7.1 Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
7.2 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
7.3 Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
7.4 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
7.5 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
7.6 Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
7.7 Order
Saxifragales
Saxifragales
7.8 Family
Grossulariaceae
Grossulariaceae
7.9 Genus
Ribes
Ribes
7.10 Species
R. nigrum
R. rubrum
7.11 Generic Group
Saxifrage
Saxifrage

Difference Between Blackcurrant and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Red Currant with peel is 63.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Red Currant 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 Red Currant is Saxifragales and Saxifragales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.