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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Fiber
Not Available
  
Sugar
Not Available
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
  
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
  
Lycopene
Not Available
  
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
  
Choline
Not Available
  
Minerals
  
  
Selenium
Not Available
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
283.00 kcal
  
20
350.00 kcal
  
11
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
183.00 kcal
  
28
145.00 kcal
  
34
Calories in Pie
270.00 kcal
  
29
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 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
  
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
  
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
  
Compare Blackcurrant and Sweet Cherry
It is important compare Blackcurrant and Sweet Cherry as both the fruits have a different nutritional value. Their comparison can be done on the basis of their vitamin and mineral content, calories, benefits as well as characteristics, making it easier for us to choose the best fruit for our diet. Their general health benefits are as follows:
Blackcurrant 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 and treatment of common cold.
Sweet Cherry Benefits: anti oxidant properties, anti-inflammatory properties, controls blood pressure, cures headache and sore throat treatment.
Fruits are also used as a remedy for various hair problems. The hair benefits of Blackcurrant are: acts as moisturizer, prevents hair loss, promotes longer and healthier hair, protects hair, rejuvenates scalp and remedy for split ends and hair benefits of Sweet Cherry are: acts as moisturizer, protects hair, regulates hair growth and rejuvenates scalp. Some fruits are known to cause allergic reactions. The allergy symptoms of first fruit are: abdominal pains, asthma, conjunctivitis, eczema, itching, nasal polyps, runny nose, skin rash and swelling and the symptoms of second fruit are: anaphylaxis, breathing difficulty, fainting, hives, itching, nasal congestion, nausea, swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, tingling sensation in mouth, vomiting and wheezing. Get sorted Blackcurrant vs Sweet Cherry comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.