Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces blood circulation problems
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Hives, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Irritation, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Black Magic, Black Beauty, Black Bell, Sicilian, Italian, Indian (Baby), Japanese, Chinese and White
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Color
Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black
Red
Taste
Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy
Sour, Tart
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Moist, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Cold
Facts about
- In Italy, it's a belief that diet rich in eggplant leads to madness. Hence, they call it a 'crazy apple'.
- Eggplant contains nicotine & can help quit smoking.
- Juice made from its leaves and roots is medicinal.
- 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.
Top Producer
China
Russia
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Spain, Turkey
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
China
Russia
Botanical Name
Solanum melongena
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum
Ribes Rubrum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Saxifragales
Family
Solanaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
S. melongena
R. rubrum
Generic Group
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Saxifrage
Difference Between Eggplant and Red Currant
We might think that Eggplant and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Eggplant and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Eggplant and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Eggplant and Red Currant with peel is 25.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 25.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Eggplant 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 Eggplant and Red Currant is Solanales and Saxifragales respectively. Eggplant belongs to Solanaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Eggplant belongs to Solanum genus of S. melongena species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.