Blackcurrant

Red Currant

Blackcurrant and Red Currant

Blackcurrant

Red Currant

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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

Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

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

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

Hair Benefits

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

Protects hair

Allergy

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

Side Effects

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

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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)

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

15.40 g13.80 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

3.40 g4.30 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

7.40 g7.37 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.40 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.10

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

12.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.30 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.40 mg0.06 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

9.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

181.00 mg41.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

1.00 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

14.60 mcg11.00 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

15.00 mcg47.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

0.00 mg7.60 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.20 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

322.00 mg275.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.54 mg1.00 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

2.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

55.00 mg33.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

24.00 mg13.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.27 mg0.23 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

59.00 mg44.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.26 mg0.19 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.09 mg0.11 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

72.00 mg35.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

107.00 mg53.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg10.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

81.96 g83.95 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.86 g0.66 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal56.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

63.00 kcal56.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

63.00 kcal56.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

283.00 kcal308.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

63.00 kcal56.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

108.00 kcal70.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

183.00 kcal165.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

270.00 kcal260.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Season

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

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

Seedless Variety

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Color

Black

Red

Inside Color

Grey

Red

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Tart

Sour, Tart

Origin

Asia, Europe

Europe

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.56-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Moist

Cold

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.

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.

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

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Top Importer

Germany

Top Exporter

Russia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes nigrum

Ribes rubrum

Synonym

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

Ribes Rubrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Saxifragales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Ribes

Species

R. nigrum

R. rubrum

Generic Group

Saxifrage

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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 63.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal 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.