Blackcurrant and Tangerine
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 treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care
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-inflammatory properties, Cures cough, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
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, Reduces wrinkles, 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
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Abdominal cramps, Hives, Itching, Nausea, Wheezing
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
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
13.34 g
35
Fiber
Not Available
1.80 g
28
Sugar
Not Available
10.58 g
19
Protein
1.40 g
16
0.81 g
36
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.06
21
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
12.00 mcg
25
34.00 mcg
15
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
21
0.06 mg
16
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.04 mg
26
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.38 mg
38
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.40 mg
7
0.22 mg
28
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
26
0.08 mg
21
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
16.00 mcg
19
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
181.00 mg
2
26.70 mg
34
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.00 mg
9
0.20 mg
29
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
138.00 mcg
6
Choline
Not Available
10.20 mg
6
Fat
0.40 g
21
0.31 g
27
Minerals
Potassium
322.00 mg
15
166.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.54 mg
9
0.15 mg
99+
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
0.00 mg
21
Calcium
55.00 mg
4
37.00 mg
10
Magnesium
24.00 mg
10
12.00 mg
23
Zinc
0.27 mg
11
0.07 mg
26
Phosphorus
59.00 mg
5
20.00 mg
25
Manganese
0.26 mg
18
0.04 mg
99+
Copper
0.09 mg
25
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
Not Available
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
72.00 mg
11
18.00 mg
26
Omega 6s
107.00 mg
18
48.00 mg
34
Sterol
Water Content
81.96 g
99+
85.17 g
37
Ash
0.86 g
12
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal
16
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
53.00 kcal
13
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
283.00 kcal
20
340.00 kcal
12
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
61.00 kcal
18
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
108.00 kcal
8
43.00 kcal
34
Calories in Jam
183.00 kcal
28
50.00 kcal
38
Calories in Pie
270.00 kcal
29
370.00 kcal
8
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Citrus
Season
Summer
Winter
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
Clementine, Dancy, King Mandarin, Murcott, Ponkan, Robinson, Satsuma and Sunburst
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black
Orange
Inside Color
Grey
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Tart
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Asia, Europe
South-Eastern Asia
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
6-7.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
Sunny
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.
- It is known by another name ' Mandarin'.
- Oil extracted from its peel is used in various skin and hair care products.
- Tangerines is also known as the ‘Christmas Orange’ because it is used to stuff kids' stockings..
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Not Available
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Not Available
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
Russia
China
Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Brazil, Iran, Italy, Japan, Korea, Morocco, Spain, Turkey
Top Importer
Not Available
China
Top Exporter
Not Available
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
Citrus reticulata
Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Citrus clementina or Citrus nobilis
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Saxifragales
Sapindales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Ribes
Citrus
Species
R. nigrum
C. reticulata
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Blackcurrant and Tangerine
We might think that Blackcurrant and Tangerine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Blackcurrant and Tangerine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Blackcurrant and Tangerine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blackcurrant and Tangerine with peel is 63.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 53.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blackcurrant and Tangerine 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 Tangerine is Saxifragales and Sapindales respectively. Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Tangerine belongs to Rutaceae family. Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species and Tangerine belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
