Grape and Red Currant
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of migraine
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Might slow down the process of blood clotting
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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 eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
18.10 g
17
13.80 g
34
Fiber
0.90 g
37
4.30 g
13
Sugar
15.48 g
7
7.37 g
40
Protein
0.72 g
40
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.04
24
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg
32
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.07 mg
12
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.07 mg
12
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.19 mg
99+
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.05 mg
99+
0.06 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.09 mg
17
0.07 mg
24
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
2.00 mcg
33
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
3.20 mg
99+
41.00 mg
20
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.19 mg
30
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
14.60 mcg
7
11.00 mcg
8
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
72.00 mcg
20
47.00 mcg
22
Choline
5.60 mg
22
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.16 g
37
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
191.00 mg
39
275.00 mg
22
Iron
0.36 mg
31
1.00 mg
13
Sodium
2.00 mg
18
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
10.00 mg
34
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
7.00 mg
28
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.07 mg
26
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
20.00 mg
25
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
0.07 mg
37
0.19 mg
20
Copper
0.13 mg
15
0.11 mg
20
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
11.00 mg
29
35.00 mg
20
Omega 6s
37.00 mg
39
53.00 mg
31
Sterol
Phytosterol
4.00 mg
14
Not Available
Water Content
80.50 g
99+
83.95 g
99+
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
69.00 kcal
14
56.00 kcal
20
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
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
76.00 kcal
12
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
61.00 kcal
21
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal
14
165.00 kcal
31
Calories in Pie
283.00 kcal
26
260.00 kcal
32
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Autumn, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz and Zinfandel
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Seedless Variety
Yes
No
Color
Green, Red
Red
Inside Color
Light Green
Red
Shape
Oval
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet-Sour
Sour, Tart
Origin
Western Asia, Central Europe
Europe
Grows on
Vines
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.5
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Cold
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 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
Spain
Russia
Other Countries
Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Chile, France, Iran, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, 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
Chile
Russia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Vitis vinifera
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
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. rubrum
Generic Group
Grape
Saxifrage
Difference Between Grape and Red Currant
We might think that Grape and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Grape and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Grape and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Grape and Red Currant with peel is 69.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Grape 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 Grape and Red Currant is Vitales and Saxifragales respectively. Grape belongs to Vitaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Grape belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
