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Boysenberry and Blackcurrant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
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

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
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, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Protects hair
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Decrease in blood sugar levels
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

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 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
100 g

Carbs

12.20 g15.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

5.30 g3.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

6.90 g7.40 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.10 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

3.00 mcg12.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.05 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)

0.77 mg0.30 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.25 mg0.40 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

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

63.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

3.10 mg181.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.87 mg1.00 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

7.80 mcg14.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

118.00 mcg15.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

10.20 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.26 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

139.00 mg322.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.85 mg1.54 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

27.00 mg55.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

16.00 mg24.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.22 mg0.27 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

27.00 mg59.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.55 mg0.26 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.08 mg0.09 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

50.00 mg72.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

98.00 mg107.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

15.00 mg12.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

85.90 g81.96 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.54 g0.86 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

50.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal63.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

50.00 kcal63.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

275.00 kcal283.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

50.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

40.00 kcal108.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal183.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal270.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry

Season

Spring, Summer
Summer

Varieties

Thorn and Thornless
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

Color

Black, Purple, Purplish black
Black

Inside Color

Magenta
Grey

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

-
Tart

Origin

America
Asia, Europe

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

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Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.8-6.56-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

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Cold, Moist

Facts

Facts about

Boysenberries are a cross between raspberries, blackberries, and loganberries.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

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Russia

Other Countries

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New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Top Importer

China
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Top Exporter

New Zealand
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Ribes nigrum

Synonym

Rubus Ursinus x Rubus Idaeus
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Rosales
Saxifragales

Family

Rosaceae
Grossulariaceae

Genus

Rubus
Ribes

Species

R. ursinus x idaeus
R. nigrum

Generic Group

Rose
Saxifrage

Difference Between Boysenberry and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Boysenberry and Blackcurrant with peel is 50.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Boysenberry and Blackcurrant 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 Boysenberry and Blackcurrant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.