Elderberry

Red Currant

Elderberry and Red Currant

Elderberry

Red Currant

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care

Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

1.1.1 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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair

Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Asthma, NA, Sneezing, Sore throat

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

1.5 Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

18.40 g13.80 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

7.00 g4.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

NA7.37 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.66 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.040.10

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

30.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.06 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.50 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg0.06 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.23 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.00 mg41.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

NA0.10 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

NA11.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

NA0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

NA47.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

NA7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.50 g0.20 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

280.00 mg275.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

1.60 mg1.00 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

6.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

38.00 mg33.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

5.00 mg13.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.11 mg0.23 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

39.00 mg44.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

NA0.19 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.06 mg0.11 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

85.00 mg35.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

162.00 mg53.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

79.80 g83.95 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.60 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

73.00 kcal56.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal308.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

200.00 kcal70.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

280.00 kcal165.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

310.00 kcal260.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

4.2 Season

Autumn

Summer

4.3 Varieties

Adams, Black Beauty, Black Lace, Johns, Nova, Variegated and York

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Black, Red

Red

4.6 Inside Color

Magenta

Red

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Sweet

Sour, Tart

4.10 Origin

Europe

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained

Moist, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-6.56-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Warm to hot climate

Cold

5 Facts

5.1 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

United States of America

Russia

5.3.2 Other Countries

Colombia, India, Mexico

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

Not Available

Germany

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Not Available

Russia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Sambucus nigra

Ribes rubrum

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Asteridae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Dipsacales

Saxifragales

7.8 Family

Adoxaceae

Grossulariaceae

7.9 Genus

Sambucus

Ribes

7.10 Species

S. nigra

R. rubrum

7.11 Generic Group

Moschatel

Saxifrage

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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 Not Available and Not Available 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.