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Gojiberry and Red Currant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

May interact with some drugs
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Any time except an hour after 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
100 g

Carbs

69.21 g13.80 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

8.00 g4.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

13.00 g7.37 g
0 63.35
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Protein

14.07 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.200.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

0.00 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

1.00 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

840.00 mg275.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

9.00 mg1.00 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

24.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

100.00 mg33.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

0.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

2.70 mg0.23 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

0.00 mg44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.00 mg0.19 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

2.00 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

63.70 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg35.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

0.00 mg53.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

0.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

0.00 g83.95 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.00 g0.66 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

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

81.00 kcal56.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

90.00 kcal56.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

32.00 kcal308.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

83.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

40.00 kcal70.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

180.00 kcal165.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

240.00 kcal260.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry

Season

Autumn
Summer

Varieties

No Types
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

Seedless Variety

Color

Scarlet red
Red

Inside Color

Orange
Red

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Tough
Juicy

Taste

Slightly bitter, Tart
Sour, Tart

Origin

-
Europe

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

6.8-8.16-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Hot
Cold

Facts

Facts about

  • Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
  • They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
  • This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.
  • 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

China
Russia

Other Countries

Canada, France, India, United States of America
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

Lycium barbarum
Ribes rubrum

Synonym

Wolfberry
Ribes Rubrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

-
Magnoliophyta

Class

-
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Asteridae
Rosidae

Order

Solanales
Saxifragales

Family

Solanaceae
Grossulariaceae

Genus

Lycium
Ribes

Species

L. barbarum
R. rubrum

Generic Group

-
Saxifrage

Difference Between Gojiberry and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Gojiberry and Red Currant with peel is 32.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 81.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry and Red Currant is Solanales and Saxifragales respectively. Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.