Eggplant and Red Currant

Eggplant

Red Currant

Benefits

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

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

5.88 g

99+

13.80 g

Fiber

3.00 g

4.30 g

Sugar

3.53 g

99+

7.37 g

Protein

0.98 g

1.40 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.17

0.10

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Not Available

2.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.65 mg

0.10 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.28 mg

0.06 mg

99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg

0.07 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

22.00 mcg

8.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.20 mg

99+

41.00 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.30 mg

0.10 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

3.50 mcg

11.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

36.00 mcg

47.00 mcg

Choline

6.90 mg

7.60 mg

Fat

0.18 g

0.20 g

Minerals

Potassium

229.00 mg

275.00 mg

Iron

0.23 mg

99+

1.00 mg

Sodium

2.00 mg

1.00 mg

Calcium

9.00 mg

33.00 mg

Magnesium

14.00 mg

13.00 mg

Zinc

0.16 mg

0.23 mg

Phosphorus

24.00 mg

44.00 mg

Manganese

0.23 mg

0.19 mg

Copper

0.08 mg

0.11 mg

Selenium

0.30 mcg

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

13.00 mg

35.00 mg

Omega 6s

63.00 mg

53.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

7.00 mg

Not Available

Water Content

92.30 g

83.95 g

99+

Ash

0.66 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

25.00 kcal

56.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

Not Available

308.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal

70.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

Not Available

165.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

Not Available

260.00 kcal

Characteristics

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

Seedless Variety

Yes

Color

Black, Green, Pink, Purple, Purplish black

Red

Inside Color

White

Red

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Bitter, Slightly sweet, Spongy

Sour, Tart

Origin

India

Europe

Grows on

Bushes

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam

Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-7

Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Cold

Facts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Solanum melongena

Ribes rubrum

Synonym

Solanum ovigerum or Solanum trongum

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae

Rosidae

Order

Solanales

Saxifragales

Family

Solanaceae

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Solanum

Ribes

Species

S. melongena

R. rubrum

Generic Group

Not Available

Saxifrage

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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 Not Available and Not Available 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.