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Blueberry and Red Currant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Lightheadedness, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

Side Effects

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

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)
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

14.49 g13.80 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.40 g4.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.96 g7.37 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.74 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.050.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.42 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.12 mg0.06 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

9.70 mg41.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.57 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

19.30 mcg11.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

80.00 mcg47.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

6.00 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.33 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

77.00 mg275.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.28 mg1.00 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

6.00 mg33.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

6.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.16 mg0.23 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

12.00 mg44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.34 mg0.19 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.10 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

58.00 mg35.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

88.00 mg53.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

26.40 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

84.21 g83.95 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.24 g0.66 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

57.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

57.00 kcal56.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

51.00 kcal56.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal308.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

88.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

50.00 kcal70.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal165.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

245.00 kcal260.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry

Season

Summer
Summer

Varieties

Pink Lemonade, Bluecrop, Bluejay, Blueray, Bonus, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Sierra, Spartan, Northcountry, Northsky and Premier and Climax
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

Seedless Variety

Color

Blue, Indigo
Red

Inside Color

Greyish-white
Red

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Sour, Tart

Origin

North America
Europe

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Porous, Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

4.5-5.56-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Cold

Facts

Facts about

  • National blueberry month is July as blueberries are harvested in July.
  • They are the official berries of Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Blueberries are used as natural food color and can protect you from memory loss.
  • The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
  • Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
  • There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

United States of America
Russia

Other Countries

Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Poland
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Top Importer

United States of America
Germany

Top Exporter

Chile
Russia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Vaccinium myrtillus
Ribes rubrum

Synonym

Vaccinium corymbosum
Ribes Rubrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Ericales
Saxifragales

Family

Ericaceae
Grossulariaceae

Genus

Vaccinium
Ribes

Species

V. myrtillus
R. rubrum

Generic Group

Heath
Saxifrage

Difference Between Blueberry and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Blueberry and Red Currant with peel is 57.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Blueberry and Red Currant 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 Blueberry and Red Currant is Ericales and Saxifragales respectively. Blueberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Blueberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of V. myrtillus species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.