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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
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 Jam
180.00 kcal
  
29
165.00 kcal
  
31
Calories in Pie
240.00 kcal
  
38
260.00 kcal
  
32
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 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
  
Botanical Name
Lycium barbarum
  
Ribes rubrum
  
Synonym
Wolfberry
  
Not Available
  
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 and 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.