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
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
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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96% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
Lactating Women
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78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
Carbs
15.40 g
Rank: 24 (Overall)
1
79.18
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Fiber
Not Available
0
10.4
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Sugar
Not Available
0
63.35
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Protein
1.40 g
Rank: 16 (Overall)
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
Rank: 16 (Overall)
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
12.00 mcg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
Rank: 42 (Overall)
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.40 mg
Rank: 7 (Overall)
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
Rank: 26 (Overall)
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
181.00 mg
Rank: 2 (Overall)
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.00 mg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
0
40.3
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Lycopene
Not Available
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
0
834
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Choline
Not Available
0
14.2
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Fat
0.40 g
Rank: 21 (Overall)
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
322.00 mg
Rank: 15 (Overall)
42
840
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Iron
1.54 mg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0.06
9
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Sodium
2.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
0
1556
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Calcium
55.00 mg
Rank: 4 (Overall)
1
100
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Magnesium
24.00 mg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
0
92
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Zinc
0.27 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall)
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
59.00 mg
Rank: 5 (Overall)
0
113
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Manganese
0.26 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
0
3.3
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Copper
0.09 mg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
0
2
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Selenium
Not Available
0
63.7
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Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
72.00 mg
Rank: 11 (Overall)
0
318
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Omega 6s
107.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
0
87
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Water Content
81.96 g
Rank: 51 (Overall)
0
95.23
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Ash
0.86 g
Rank: 12 (Overall)
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal
Rank: 16 (Overall)
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
283.00 kcal
Rank: 20 (Overall)
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
108.00 kcal
Rank: 8 (Overall)
17
461
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Calories in Jam
183.00 kcal
Rank: 28 (Overall)
49
420
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Calories in Pie
270.00 kcal
Rank: 29 (Overall)
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
Seedless Variety
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26% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits
Color
Black
Inside Color
Grey
Shape
Round
Texture
Juicy
Taste
Tart
Origin
Asia, Europe
Grows on
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
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.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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92% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
Beer
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89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
Spirits
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83% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !
Cocktails
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
Russia
Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Top Importer
Not Available
Top Exporter
Not Available
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Order
Saxifragales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Ribes
Species
R. nigrum
Generic Group
Saxifrage