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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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 g
29
13.80 g
34
Fiber
2.40 g
24
4.30 g
13
Sugar
9.96 g
21
7.37 g
40
Protein
0.74 g
39
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
27
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
22
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.42 mg
34
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.12 mg
99+
0.06 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
35
0.07 mg
24
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
6.00 mcg
29
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.70 mg
99+
41.00 mg
20
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.57 mg
17
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
19.30 mcg
4
11.00 mcg
8
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
80.00 mcg
17
47.00 mcg
22
Choline
6.00 mg
20
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.33 g
25
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
77.00 mg
99+
275.00 mg
22
Iron
0.28 mg
37
1.00 mg
13
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
6.00 mg
39
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
6.00 mg
29
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.16 mg
17
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
0.34 mg
13
0.19 mg
20
Copper
0.06 mg
39
0.11 mg
20
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
58.00 mg
13
35.00 mg
20
Omega 6s
88.00 mg
22
53.00 mg
31
Sterol
Phytosterol
26.40 mg
5
Not Available
Water Content
84.21 g
39
83.95 g
99+
Ash
0.24 g
40
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal
19
56.00 kcal
20
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
51.00 kcal
14
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
325.00 kcal
13
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
88.00 kcal
9
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
50.00 kcal
30
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal
19
165.00 kcal
31
Calories in Pie
245.00 kcal
36
260.00 kcal
32
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
No
No
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
4.5-5.5
6-7
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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
Not Available
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.
