Cherimoya and Red Currant
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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
17.71 g
18
13.80 g
34
Fiber
3.00 g
20
4.30 g
13
Sugar
12.87 g
12
7.37 g
40
Protein
1.57 g
14
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
6
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.13 mg
5
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.64 mg
21
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.35 mg
10
0.06 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.26 mg
5
0.07 mg
24
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
23.00 mcg
11
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
12.60 mg
99+
41.00 mg
20
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.27 mg
25
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
11.00 mcg
8
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
6.00 mcg
34
47.00 mcg
22
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.68 g
11
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
287.00 mg
20
275.00 mg
22
Iron
0.27 mg
38
1.00 mg
13
Sodium
7.00 mg
12
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
10.00 mg
34
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
17.00 mg
17
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.16 mg
17
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
26.00 mg
20
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
0.09 mg
33
0.19 mg
20
Copper
0.07 mg
33
0.11 mg
20
Selenium
Not Available
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
318.00 mg
1
35.00 mg
20
Omega 6s
56.00 mg
29
53.00 mg
31
Sterol
Water Content
79.39 g
99+
83.95 g
99+
Ash
0.65 g
18
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
56.00 kcal
20
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
75.00 kcal
9
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
Not Available
165.00 kcal
31
Calories in Pie
Not Available
260.00 kcal
32
Characteristics
Type
Tropical
Berry
Season
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Summer
Varieties
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Green, Yellow
Red
Inside Color
White
Red
Shape
Conical
Round
Texture
Fleshy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sour, Tart
Origin
Ecuador
Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
6.5-7.6
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold
Facts
Facts about
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
- 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
Spain
Russia
Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
Spain
Russia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Annona cherimola
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Rosidae
Order
Magnoliales
Saxifragales
Family
Annonaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Annona
Ribes
Species
A. cherimola
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Not Available
Saxifrage
Difference Between Cherimoya and Red Currant
We might think that Cherimoya and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cherimoya and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cherimoya and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cherimoya and Red Currant with peel is Not Available and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 75.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Cherimoya 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 Cherimoya and Red Currant is Magnoliales and Saxifragales respectively. Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
