Huckleberry and Red Currant
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Strengthening of bones, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Improves blood circulation, Sore throat treatment
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, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Coughing, Diarrhea, Itching, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
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)
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
8.70 g
99+
13.80 g
34
Fiber
Not Available
4.30 g
13
Sugar
Not Available
7.37 g
40
Protein
0.40 g
99+
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.05
22
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
Not Available
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
30
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.30 mg
99+
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Not Available
0.06 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
Not Available
0.07 mg
24
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
Not Available
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
2.80 mg
99+
41.00 mg
20
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
11.00 mcg
8
Lycopene
Not Available
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
47.00 mcg
22
Choline
Not Available
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.10 g
99+
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
Not Available
275.00 mg
22
Iron
0.30 mg
35
1.00 mg
13
Sodium
10.00 mg
10
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
15.00 mg
26
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
Not Available
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
Not Available
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
Not Available
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
Not Available
0.19 mg
20
Copper
Not Available
0.11 mg
20
Selenium
Not Available
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
Water Content
90.70 g
9
83.95 g
99+
Ash
0.10 g
99+
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
37.00 kcal
34
56.00 kcal
20
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal
25
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
420.00 kcal
1
165.00 kcal
31
Calories in Pie
372.00 kcal
7
260.00 kcal
32
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
Dwarf Huckleberry, Cascade Huckleberry, Mountain huckleberry and Blackwinter Huckleberry
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Blue, Purple, Purplish black
Red
Inside Color
Purple
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sour, Tart
Origin
North America
Europe
Grows on
Not Available
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy, Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
4-6
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Warm
Cold
Facts
Facts about
- "I'm your huckleberry" is a way of saying that one is just the right person for a given job.
- The phrase "a huckleberry over my persimmon" was used to mean "a bit beyond my abilities".
- 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
United States of America
Russia
Other Countries
Canada
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
Canada
Germany
Top Exporter
Chile
Russia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Gaylussacia brachycera
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Ericales
Saxifragales
Family
Ericaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Gaylussacia
Ribes
Species
G. brachycera
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Heath
Saxifrage
Difference Between Huckleberry and Red Currant
We might think that Huckleberry and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Huckleberry and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Huckleberry and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Huckleberry and Red Currant with peel is 37.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Huckleberry 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 Huckleberry and Red Currant is Ericales and Saxifragales respectively. Huckleberry belongs to Ericaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Huckleberry belongs to Gaylussacia genus of G. brachycera species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
