Cloudberry and Blackcurrant
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care
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
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
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
-
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
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, 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
8.60 g
99+
15.40 g
24
Fiber
5.30 g
9
3.40 g
18
Sugar
7.00 g
99+
7.40 g
99+
Protein
2.40 g
7
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.28
2
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
39
12.00 mcg
27
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.05 mg
21
0.05 mg
21
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
12
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.90 mg
11
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
-
0.40 mg
9
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.07 mg
26
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
9.00 mcg
26
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
158.00 mg
3
181.00 mg
2
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
2.32 mg
2
1.00 mg
11
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
5.40 mcg
14
14.60 mcg
7
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
40
15.00 mcg
33
Choline
0.00 mg
39
0.00 mg
39
Fat
0.80 g
9
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
194.00 mg
39
322.00 mg
15
Iron
0.70 mg
17
1.54 mg
9
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
18.00 mg
24
55.00 mg
4
Magnesium
6.00 mg
29
24.00 mg
10
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.27 mg
11
Phosphorus
35.00 mg
14
59.00 mg
5
Manganese
0.65 mg
6
0.26 mg
21
Copper
0.08 mg
29
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.30 mcg
14
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
99+
72.00 mg
11
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
107.00 mg
18
Sterol
Phytosterol
9.00 mg
19
12.00 mg
16
Water Content
87.00 g
29
81.96 g
99+
Ash
1.20 g
6
0.86 g
12
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
51.00 kcal
31
63.00 kcal
24
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
47.00 kcal
33
63.00 kcal
23
Calories in Frozen Form
43.00 kcal
37
63.00 kcal
22
Calories in Dried Form
200.00 kcal
99+
283.00 kcal
28
Calories in Canned Form
43.00 kcal
38
63.00 kcal
25
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
61.00 kcal
22
108.00 kcal
8
Calories in Jam
50.00 kcal
38
183.00 kcal
28
Calories in Pie
280.00 kcal
30
270.00 kcal
31
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Winter
Summer
Varieties
Rubus chamaemorus, Rubus arcticus, Rubus hudsonicus, Rubus nivalis
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
No
No
Color
Orange, Pink, Yellow
Black
Inside Color
Orange
Grey
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Tart
Origin
Arctic Tundra
Asia, Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
3.5-5
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Warm
Cold, Moist
Facts
Facts about
- Cloudberry is also called as bakeapple, knotberry , knoutberry, aqpik or low bush salmonberry.
- In Nordic countries, cloudberries are used to make traditional liqueurs.
- 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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
-
Production
Top Producer
Norway
Russia
Other Countries
Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, United States of America
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Top Importer
Norway
-
Top Exporter
Finland
-
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Rubus chamaemorus
Ribes nigrum
Synonym
Rubus Chamaemorus
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. chamaemorus
R. nigrum
Generic Group
-
Saxifrage
Difference Between Cloudberry and Blackcurrant
We might think that Cloudberry and Blackcurrant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Cloudberry and Blackcurrant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Cloudberry and Blackcurrant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Cloudberry and Blackcurrant with peel is 51.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Cloudberry 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 Cloudberry and Blackcurrant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Cloudberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Cloudberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. chamaemorus species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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