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Blackcurrant and Sweet Cherry


Sweet Cherry 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 prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of alzheimer's disease   

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, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Sore throat treatment   

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, Skin rejuvenation, 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   
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling   
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing   

Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color   
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas   

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)   
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   
100 g   

Carbs
15.40 g   
24
16.00 g   
20

Fiber
Not Available   
2.10 g   
25

Sugar
Not Available   
12.80 g   
13

Protein
1.40 g   
16
1.10 g   
21

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09   
16
0.07   
20

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
12.00 mcg   
25
3.00 mcg   
32

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg   
21
0.03 mg   
34

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg   
20
0.03 mg   
27

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

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.40 mg   
7
0.20 mg   
31

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg   
26
0.05 mg   
37

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available   
4.00 mcg   
31

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
181.00 mg   
2
7.00 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.00 mg   
9
0.07 mg   
38

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available   
2.10 mcg   
27

Lycopene
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available   
85.00 mcg   
16

Choline
Not Available   
6.10 mg   
19

Fat
0.40 g   
21
0.20 g   
33

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
322.00 mg   
15
222.00 mg   
33

Iron
1.54 mg   
9
0.36 mg   
31

Sodium
2.00 mg   
18
0.00 mg   
21

Calcium
55.00 mg   
4
13.00 mg   
28

Magnesium
24.00 mg   
10
11.00 mg   
24

Zinc
0.27 mg   
11
0.07 mg   
26

Phosphorus
59.00 mg   
5
21.00 mg   
24

Manganese
0.26 mg   
18
0.07 mg   
38

Copper
0.09 mg   
25
0.06 mg   
37

Selenium
Not Available   
0.00 mcg   
17

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
72.00 mg   
11
26.00 mg   
23

Omega 6s
107.00 mg   
18
27.00 mg   
99+

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available   
12.00 mg   
7

Water Content
81.96 g   
99+
82.25 g   
99+

Ash
0.86 g   
12
0.48 g   
28

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   
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
66.00 kcal   
10

Calories in Dried Form
283.00 kcal   
20
350.00 kcal   
11

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
67.00 kcal   
16

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
108.00 kcal   
8
83.00 kcal   
12

Calories in Jam
183.00 kcal   
28
145.00 kcal   
34

Calories in Pie
270.00 kcal   
29
410.00 kcal   
3

Characteristics

Type
Berry   
Tree fruit   

Season
Summer   
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   
Vandalay, Stella, Tehranivee, Sonata, Whitegold, Symphony, Blackgold, Sunburst, Lapins, Skeena and Sweetheart   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Black   
Red   

Inside Color
Grey   
Red   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Juicy   
Crunchy   

Taste
Tart   
Sweet   

Origin
Asia, Europe   
Europe, Western Asia   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained   
Sandy   

Soil pH
6-6.5   
5.5-8   

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 word cherry is derived from the Turkish town of Cerasus.
  • In Oliver, British Columbia, a pie of 39,683 pounds was baked which holds the record of biggest cherry pie.
  • National cherry cheese cake day is on April 23.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Not Available   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Russia   
Turkey   

Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America   
Austria, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan   

Top Importer
Not Available   
Russia   

Top Exporter
Not Available   
Poland   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum   
Prunus avium   

Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum   
Not Available   

Classification

Domain
Eukarya   
Eukarya   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Rosidae   
Rosidae   

Order
Saxifragales   
Rosales   

Family
Grossulariaceae   
Rosaceae   

Genus
Ribes   
Prunus   

Species
R. nigrum   
P. avium   

Generic Group
Saxifrage   
Rose   

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Difference Between Blackcurrant and Sweet Cherry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Sweet Cherry with peel is 63.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Sweet Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Sweet Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. avium species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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