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Elderberry and Red Currant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care
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 sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Eye care, Fights against infections, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair
Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Sneezing, Sore throat
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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 eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

18.40 g13.80 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

7.00 g4.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.00 g7.37 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.66 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

30.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.06 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg0.06 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.23 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.00 mg41.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

2.32 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.60 mcg11.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg47.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

0.00 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.50 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

280.00 mg275.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.60 mg1.00 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

6.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

38.00 mg33.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

5.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.11 mg0.23 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

39.00 mg44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.50 mg0.19 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

85.00 mg35.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

162.00 mg53.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

22.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

79.80 g83.95 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.60 g0.66 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

73.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

73.00 kcal56.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

73.00 kcal56.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal308.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

200.00 kcal70.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

280.00 kcal165.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal260.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry

Season

Autumn
Summer

Varieties

Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

Seedless Variety

Color

Black, Red
Red

Inside Color

Magenta
Red

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet
Sour, Tart

Origin

Europe
Europe

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-6.56-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate
Cold

Facts

Facts about

  • According to a superstitious belief, the "elder tree" was supposed to ward off evil influence & give protection from witches.
  • Branches from its tree are also used to make fujara, koncovka & other Slovakian flutes.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

United States of America
Russia

Other Countries

Colombia, India, Mexico
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Top Importer

-
Germany

Top Exporter

-
Russia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Sambucus nigra
Ribes rubrum

Synonym

Sambucus
Ribes Rubrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae
Rosidae

Order

Dipsacales
Saxifragales

Family

Adoxaceae
Grossulariaceae

Genus

Sambucus
Ribes

Species

S. nigra
R. rubrum

Generic Group

Moschatel
Saxifrage

Difference Between Elderberry and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Elderberry and Red Currant with peel is 73.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Elderberry 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 Elderberry and Red Currant is Dipsacales and Saxifragales respectively. Elderberry belongs to Adoxaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Elderberry belongs to Sambucus genus of S. nigra species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.