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Mulberry and Red Currant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Flu treatment, Hair care, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of common cold, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

General Benefits

Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin cleansing, 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

Breathing difficulty, Itching, Nasal congestion, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

Side Effects

Decrease in blood sugar levels, Allergic reaction
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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

9.80 g13.80 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

1.70 g4.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

8.10 g7.37 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.40 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.140.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.50 mcg2.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.10 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.62 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.28 mg0.06 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

36.40 mg41.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.87 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

7.80 mcg11.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

136.00 mcg47.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

12.30 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.39 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

194.00 mg275.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.85 mg1.00 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

10.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

39.00 mg33.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

18.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.12 mg0.23 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

38.00 mg44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.65 mg0.19 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.06 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

1.00 mg35.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

206.00 mg53.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

87.68 g83.95 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.69 g0.66 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

43.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

43.00 kcal56.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

43.00 kcal56.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

325.00 kcal308.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

43.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

40.00 kcal70.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

297.00 kcal165.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

196.00 kcal260.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry

Season

Spring, Summer
Summer

Varieties

Charparral, Pendula, Teas, Bellaire and Lingan
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

Seedless Variety

Color

Pink, Purple, White
Red

Inside Color

Pink
Red

Shape

Oval
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Tart
Sour, Tart

Origin

China
Europe

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Loam
Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-6.86-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Sunny
Cold

Facts

Facts about

  • It can take up to 10 years for a tree to produce mulberry fruit.
  • Mulberry leaves are fed to silkworms to enhance silk production.
  • In Germany, they say that devil uses root of mulberry tree to polish his boots.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Russia

Other Countries

Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Top Importer

-
Germany

Top Exporter

China
Russia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Morus Alba
Ribes rubrum

Synonym

Morus atropurpurea or Morus multicaulis
Ribes Rubrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Alismidae
Rosidae

Order

Rosales
Saxifragales

Family

Moraceae
Grossulariaceae

Genus

Morus
Ribes

Species

M. alba
R. rubrum

Generic Group

Mulberry
Saxifrage

Difference Between Mulberry and Red Currant

We might think that Mulberry and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Mulberry and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Mulberry and Red Currant is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Mulberry and Red Currant with peel is 43.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 43.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Mulberry 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 Mulberry and Red Currant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Mulberry belongs to Moraceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Mulberry belongs to Morus genus of M. alba species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.