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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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 g
3
13.80 g
34
Fiber
8.00 g
3
4.30 g
13
Sugar
13.00 g
11
7.37 g
40
Protein
14.07 g
1
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.20
7
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
0.00 mcg
37
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.10 mg
7
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
1.30 mg
1
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.00 mg
99+
0.06 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.00 mg
99+
0.07 mg
24
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
0.00 mcg
36
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
19.20 mg
38
41.00 mg
20
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.00 mg
99+
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg
36
11.00 mcg
8
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
0.00 mcg
36
47.00 mcg
22
Choline
0.00 mg
32
7.60 mg
13
Fat
1.00 g
6
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
840.00 mg
1
275.00 mg
22
Iron
9.00 mg
1
1.00 mg
13
Sodium
24.00 mg
4
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
100.00 mg
1
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
0.00 mg
31
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
2.70 mg
1
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
0.00 mg
99+
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
0.00 mg
99+
0.19 mg
20
Copper
2.00 mg
1
0.11 mg
20
Selenium
63.70 mcg
1
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
35.00 mg
20
Omega 6s
0.00 mg
99+
53.00 mg
31
Sterol
Phytosterol
0.00 mg
16
Not Available
Water Content
0.00 g
99+
83.95 g
99+
Ash
0.00 g
99+
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
32.00 kcal
36
56.00 kcal
20
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
90.00 kcal
6
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
32.00 kcal
99+
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
40.00 kcal
35
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
180.00 kcal
29
165.00 kcal
31
Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal
38
260.00 kcal
32
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Autumn
Summer
Varieties
No Types
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Scarlet red
Red
Inside Color
Orange
Red
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Tough
Juicy
Taste
Slightly bitter, Tart
Sour, Tart
Origin
Unknown
Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
6.8-8.1
6-7
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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Unknown
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Saxifragales
Family
Solanaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Lycium
Ribes
Species
L. barbarum
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Not Available
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.
