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Nectarine and Blackcurrant


Blackcurrant and Nectarine


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care  
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
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level  
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, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases  

Hair Benefits
Protects hair  
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, Diarrhea, Hives, Itching, Itchy eyes, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing  
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling  

Side Effects
Allergic reaction, Headache, Nausea  
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color  

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, 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
10.60 g  
99+
15.40 g  
24

Fiber
1.70 g  
31
3.40 g  
18

Sugar
7.90 g  
99+
7.40 g  
99+

Protein
1.10 g  
21
1.40 g  
16

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10  
15
0.09  
16

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
17.00 mcg  
24
12.00 mcg  
27

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg  
28
0.05 mg  
21

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg  
32
0.05 mg  
20

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
1.13 mg  
6
0.30 mg  
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.19 mg  
39
0.40 mg  
9

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg  
99+
0.07 mg  
26

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
5.00 mcg  
30
9.00 mcg  
26

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
5.40 mg  
99+
181.00 mg  
2

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.77 mg  
16
1.00 mg  
11

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.20 mcg  
27
14.60 mcg  
7

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
130.00 mcg  
10
15.00 mcg  
33

Choline
6.20 mg  
22
0.00 mg  
39

Fat
0.32 g  
26
0.40 g  
21

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
201.00 mg  
36
322.00 mg  
15

Iron
0.28 mg  
37
1.54 mg  
9

Sodium
0.00 mg  
21
2.00 mg  
18

Calcium
6.00 mg  
40
55.00 mg  
4

Magnesium
9.00 mg  
26
24.00 mg  
10

Zinc
0.17 mg  
16
0.27 mg  
11

Phosphorus
26.00 mg  
20
59.00 mg  
5

Manganese
0.05 mg  
99+
0.26 mg  
21

Copper
0.09 mg  
25
0.09 mg  
25

Selenium
0.00 mcg  
17
0.30 mcg  
14

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
2.00 mg  
40
72.00 mg  
11

Omega 6s
111.00 mg  
17
107.00 mg  
18

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
8.00 mg  
20
12.00 mg  
16

Water Content
87.60 g  
26
81.96 g  
99+

Ash
0.50 g  
27
0.86 g  
12

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
44.00 kcal  
37
63.00 kcal  
24

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
44.00 kcal  
35
63.00 kcal  
23

Calories in Frozen Form
44.00 kcal  
36
63.00 kcal  
22

Calories in Dried Form
259.00 kcal  
38
283.00 kcal  
28

Calories in Canned Form
44.00 kcal  
37
63.00 kcal  
25

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal  
18
108.00 kcal  
8

Calories in Jam
175.00 kcal  
30
183.00 kcal  
28

Calories in Pie
333.00 kcal  
14
270.00 kcal  
31

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit  
Berry  

Season
Autumn, Summer  
Summer  

Varieties
Arctic Jay, Artic Rose, Artic Star, Armking, Desert Dawn, Fairlane, Fantasia, Silver Lode, Snow Queen, Stanwick and Stark Sunglo  
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
No  
No  

Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow  
Black  

Inside Color
Yellow  
Grey  

Shape
Round  
Round  

Texture
Succulent  
Juicy  

Taste
Sweet  
Tart  

Origin
China  
Asia, Europe  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Sandy loam  
Sandy loam, Well-drained  

Soil pH
6-6.8  
6-6.5  

Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm  
Cold, Moist  

Facts

Facts about
  • The name ‘nectarine’ is with reference to the sweet food the gods eat, ‘nectar’.
  • Nectarines are sometimes called ‘shaved peaches’ because their skin is smooth with no fuzz.
  
  • 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  

Cocktails
Yes  
-  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China  
Russia  

Other Countries
Argentina, Chile, Egypt, Greece, Iran, Italy, Spain, Turkey, United States of America  
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America  

Top Importer
Germany  
-  

Top Exporter
Spain  
-  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Prunus persica  
Ribes nigrum  

Synonym
Prunus Persica Var. Nucipersica  
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
Rosales  
Saxifragales  

Family
Rosaceae  
Grossulariaceae  

Genus
Prunus  
Ribes  

Species
P. persica  
R. nigrum  

Generic Group
Rose  
Saxifrage  

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Difference Between Nectarine and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Nectarine and Blackcurrant with peel is 44.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 44.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Nectarine 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 Nectarine and Blackcurrant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Nectarine belongs to Rosaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Nectarine belongs to Prunus genus of P. persica species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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