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
  
Boosts immune system, Boosts respiratory health, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Piles treatment
  
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
  
Beneficial in improving nerve function, Protects against parasites and worms, Relieves pain
  
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, Exfoliates skin, Hydrates skin, 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
  
Prevents hair loss
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
  
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Swelling of face, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
  
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
  
Decrease in blood sugar levels, Induces acid reflux, Allergic reaction, Tooth decay, May form gallstones
  
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)
  
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Strictly avoid empty stomach
  
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
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
283.00 kcal
  
20
128.00 kcal
  
37
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
183.00 kcal
  
28
254.00 kcal
  
17
Calories in Pie
270.00 kcal
  
29
239.00 kcal
  
39
Type
Berry
  
Tropical
  
Season
Summer
  
Spring, 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
  
PKM 1, Urigam, Hasanur, Tumkur prathisthan, DTS 1 and Yogeshwari
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Black
  
Brown, Reddish-brown
  
Inside Color
Grey
  
Brown
  
Shape
Round
  
Curving Cylinder
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Tough
  
Taste
Tart
  
Sour-Sweet
  
Origin
Asia, Europe
  
Africa
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Loam, Sandy, Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
6-6.5
  
5.6-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Moist
  
Humid to dry, Rainfall, Warm to hot climate
  
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.
  
- Tamarind is used to prevent body odor.
- African children use the tamarind seeds in games.
- No cases of tamarind toxicity or allergy reported till date.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
No
  
Cocktails
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Russia
  
India
  
Other Countries
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
  
Africa, Australia, Brazil, China, Mexico, Nigeria, Sudan, Taiwan
  
Top Importer
Not Available
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Not Available
  
Thailand
  
Botanical Name
Ribes nigrum
  
Tamarindus indica
  
Synonym
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
  
Tamarindo, tamarindus
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Saxifragales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Grossulariaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Ribes
  
Tamarindus
  
Species
R. nigrum
  
Tamarindus indica
  
Generic Group
Saxifrage
  
Tamarind Sub
  
Compare Blackcurrant and Tamarind
It is important compare Blackcurrant and Tamarind 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.
Tamarind Benefits: beneficial in improving nerve function, protects against parasites and worms and relieves pain.
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 Tamarind are: prevents hair loss. 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: abdominal pains, breathing difficulty, dizziness, eczema, fainting, hives, itching, nasal congestion, swelling of face, tingling sensation in mouth and vomiting. Get sorted Blackcurrant vs Tamarind comparison with the help of fruit comparison tool by fruitvs.com.