Grape and Blackcurrant
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of migraine
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Might slow down the process of blood clotting
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
No
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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 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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
18.10 g
17
15.40 g
24
Fiber
0.90 g
37
Not Available
Sugar
15.48 g
7
Not Available
Protein
0.72 g
40
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
12.00 mcg
25
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
12
0.05 mg
21
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
12
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.19 mg
99+
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.05 mg
99+
0.40 mg
7
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.09 mg
17
0.07 mg
26
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.00 mcg
33
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
3.20 mg
99+
181.00 mg
2
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.19 mg
30
1.00 mg
9
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
14.60 mcg
7
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
72.00 mcg
20
Not Available
Choline
5.60 mg
22
Not Available
Fat
0.16 g
37
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
191.00 mg
39
322.00 mg
15
Iron
0.36 mg
31
1.54 mg
9
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
10.00 mg
34
55.00 mg
4
Magnesium
7.00 mg
28
24.00 mg
10
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
0.27 mg
11
Phosphorus
20.00 mg
25
59.00 mg
5
Manganese
0.07 mg
37
0.26 mg
18
Copper
0.13 mg
15
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
11.00 mg
29
72.00 mg
11
Omega 6s
37.00 mg
39
107.00 mg
18
Sterol
Phytosterol
4.00 mg
14
Not Available
Water Content
80.50 g
99+
81.96 g
99+
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.86 g
12
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
69.00 kcal
14
63.00 kcal
16
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
104.00 kcal
4
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
250.00 kcal
29
283.00 kcal
20
Calories in Canned Form
76.00 kcal
12
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
61.00 kcal
21
108.00 kcal
8
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
14
183.00 kcal
28
Calories in Pie
283.00 kcal
26
270.00 kcal
29
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Autumn, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz and Zinfandel
Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Red
Black
Inside Color
Light Green
Grey
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Tart
Origin
Western Asia, Central Europe
Asia, Europe
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold, Moist
Facts
Facts about
- If left alone, a grapevine can spread 50 feet and even more.
- There are more than 8,000 varieties of grape worldwide.
- They are available in 7 different colors: red, green, white, black, purple, blue and golden.
- The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
- Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
- Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
Spain
Russia
Other Countries
Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Chile, France, Iran, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Chile
Not Available
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Vitis vinifera
Ribes nigrum
Synonym
Not Available
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Vitales
Saxifragales
Family
Vitaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Vitis
Ribes
Species
Vitis vinifera
R. nigrum
Generic Group
Grape
Saxifrage
Difference Between Grape and Blackcurrant
We might think that Grape and Blackcurrant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Grape and Blackcurrant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Grape and Blackcurrant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Grape and Blackcurrant with peel is 69.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Grape and Blackcurrant 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 Grape and Blackcurrant is Vitales and Saxifragales respectively. Grape belongs to Vitaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Grape belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
