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Coconut and Blackcurrant


Blackcurrant and Coconut


Benefits

Health Benefits
Acidity treatment, Acts as natural antibiotic, Anti-oxidant properties, Aphonia treatment   
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-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level   
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, Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of skin diseases   
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases   

Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff   
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends   

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Vomiting   
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling   

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Indigestion, Weight gain   
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color   

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   

Lactating Women
Yes   
Yes   

Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, 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
24.23 g   
8
15.40 g   
24

Fiber
9.00 g   
2
Not Available   

Sugar
6.23 g   
99+
Not Available   

Protein
3.33 g   
2
1.40 g   
16

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.22   
6
0.09   
16

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg   
37
12.00 mcg   
25

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg   
14
0.05 mg   
21

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg   
38
0.05 mg   
20

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.54 mg   
29
0.30 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
1.01 mg   
2
0.40 mg   
7

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg   
36
0.07 mg   
26

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
20.80 mcg   
14
Not Available   

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
3.30 mg   
99+
181.00 mg   
2

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.24 mg   
27
1.00 mg   
9

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.20 mcg   
34
Not Available   

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
Not Available   

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg   
36
Not Available   

Choline
12.10 mg   
4
Not Available   

Fat
33.49 g   
1
0.40 g   
21

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
356.00 mg   
12
322.00 mg   
15

Iron
2.43 mg   
4
1.54 mg   
9

Sodium
20.00 mg   
5
2.00 mg   
18

Calcium
14.00 mg   
27
55.00 mg   
4

Magnesium
32.00 mg   
4
24.00 mg   
10

Zinc
1.10 mg   
2
0.27 mg   
11

Phosphorus
113.00 mg   
1
59.00 mg   
5

Manganese
1.50 mg   
2
0.26 mg   
18

Copper
0.44 mg   
3
0.09 mg   
25

Selenium
10.10 mcg   
2
Not Available   

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg   
38
72.00 mg   
11

Omega 6s
366.00 mg   
4
107.00 mg   
18

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
37.60 mg   
2
Not Available   

Water Content
47.00 g   
99+
81.96 g   
99+

Ash
0.97 g   
8
0.86 g   
12

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available   
63.00 kcal   
16

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
354.00 kcal   
1
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
660.00 kcal   
3
283.00 kcal   
20

Calories in Canned Form
443.00 kcal   
1
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal   
17
108.00 kcal   
8

Calories in Jam
250.00 kcal   
19
183.00 kcal   
28

Calories in Pie
298.00 kcal   
19
270.00 kcal   
29

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit, Tropical   
Berry   

Season
All seasons   
Summer   

Varieties
Tall Varieties- West Coast Tall, Laccadiv Micro, Andaman Ordinary, Fiji, Kappadam, San Ramon, Philippines, Spicate, and Pratap. Dwarf Varieties- Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD) and Chowghat Green Dwarf (CGD)   
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
Brown, Green   
Black   

Inside Color
White   
Grey   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Crispy   
Juicy   

Taste
Juicy, Sweetish   
Tart   

Origin
America, India   
Asia, Europe   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Clay, Sand   
Sandy loam, Well-drained   

Soil pH
3.5-8.5   
6-6.5   

Climatic Conditions
Hot, Humid   
Cold, Moist   

Facts

Facts about
  • Burning coconut's husk helps repel mosquitoes.
  • Surveys say that falling coconut kills hundreds every year.
  • Coconut water is used as a substitute Blood Plasma & is called "father of modern tissue culture science".
  
  • 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   
Not Available   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Indonesia   
Russia   

Other Countries
Brazil, India, Philippines, Sri Lanka   
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America   

Top Importer
United States of America   
Not Available   

Top Exporter
Philippines   
Not Available   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera   
Ribes nigrum   

Synonym
Not Available   
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
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Subclass
Arecidae   
Rosidae   

Order
Arecales   
Saxifragales   

Family
Arecaceae   
Grossulariaceae   

Genus
Cocos   
Ribes   

Species
C. nucifera   
R. nigrum   

Generic Group
Arecaceae   
Saxifrage   

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Difference Between Coconut and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Coconut and Blackcurrant with peel is Not Available and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 354.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Coconut and Blackcurrant belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Coconut and Blackcurrant is Arecales and Saxifragales respectively. Coconut belongs to Arecaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Coconut belongs to Cocos genus of C. nucifera species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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