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Orange
Blackcurrant
Blackcurrant and Orange


Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties   
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
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, 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, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots   
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases   
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, 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
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting   
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling   
Side Effects
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain   
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color   
Recommeded for
  
  
Pregnant Women
Yes   
Yes   
Lactating Women
No   
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach   
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
11.75 g   
99+
15.40 g   
24
Fiber
2.40 g   
24
Not Available   
Sugar
9.35 g   
26
Not Available   
Protein
0.94 g   
28
1.40 g   
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08   
18
0.09   
16
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin A (Retinol)
11.00 mcg   
26
12.00 mcg   
25
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.09 mg   
8
0.05 mg   
21
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg   
23
0.05 mg   
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.28 mg   
99+
0.30 mg   
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.25 mg   
21
0.40 mg   
7
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg   
29
0.07 mg   
26
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
30.00 mcg   
8
Not Available   
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
53.20 mg   
14
181.00 mg   
2
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.18 mg   
31
1.00 mg   
9
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.00 mcg   
36
Not Available   
Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
Not Available   
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
129.00 mcg   
9
Not Available   
Choline
8.40 mg   
10
Not Available   
Fat
0.12 g   
99+
0.40 g   
21
Minerals
  
  
Potassium
181.00 mg   
99+
322.00 mg   
15
Iron
0.10 mg   
99+
1.54 mg   
9
Sodium
0.00 mg   
21
2.00 mg   
18
Calcium
40.00 mg   
7
55.00 mg   
4
Magnesium
10.00 mg   
25
24.00 mg   
10
Zinc
0.07 mg   
26
0.27 mg   
11
Phosphorus
14.00 mg   
32
59.00 mg   
5
Manganese
0.03 mg   
99+
0.26 mg   
18
Copper
0.05 mg   
99+
0.09 mg   
25
Selenium
0.50 mcg   
11
Not Available   
Fatty Acids
  
  
Omega 3s
7.00 mg   
32
72.00 mg   
11
Omega 6s
18.00 mg   
99+
107.00 mg   
18
Sterol
  
  
Water Content
86.75 g   
28
81.96 g   
99+
Ash
0.44 g   
30
0.86 g   
12
Calories
Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal   
16
63.00 kcal   
16
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
47.00 kcal   
16
Not Available   
Calories in Frozen Form
45.00 kcal   
19
Not Available   
Calories in Dried Form
300.00 kcal   
17
283.00 kcal   
20
Calories in Canned Form
61.00 kcal   
18
Not Available   
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
45.00 kcal   
33
108.00 kcal   
8
Calories in Jam
260.00 kcal   
14
183.00 kcal   
28
Calories in Pie
333.00 kcal   
12
270.00 kcal   
29
Characteristics
Type
Citrus   
Berry   
Season
Winter   
Summer   
Varieties
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.   
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
Orange   
Black   
Inside Color
Orange   
Grey   
Shape
Round   
Round   
Texture
Succulent   
Juicy   
Taste
Sweet-Sour   
Tart   
Origin
South-Eastern Asia   
Asia, Europe   
Grows on
Trees   
Trees   
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam   
Sandy loam, Well-drained   
Soil pH
6-6.5   
6-6.5   
Climatic Conditions
Hot   
Cold, Moist   
Facts
Facts about
  • There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
  • More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
  • Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
  • Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.
  
  • 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
Brazil   
Russia   
Other Countries
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America   
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America   
Top Importer
Germany   
Not Available   
Top Exporter
Spain   
Not Available   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrus sinensis   
Ribes nigrum   
Synonym
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis   
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
Sapindales   
Saxifragales   
Family
Rutaceae   
Grossulariaceae   
Genus
Citrus   
Ribes   
Species
C. × sinensis   
R. nigrum   
Generic Group
Citrus fruit   
Saxifrage   
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Difference Between Orange and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Orange and Blackcurrant with peel is 63.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Orange 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 Orange and Blackcurrant is Sapindales and Saxifragales respectively. Orange belongs to Rutaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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