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Orange and Red Currant

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
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

General Benefits

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair

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
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

Side Effects

Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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 eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

11.75 g13.80 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.40 g4.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

9.35 g7.37 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.94 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

0.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

129.00 mcg47.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

8.40 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.12 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

181.00 mg275.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.10 mg1.00 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

0.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

40.00 mg33.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.07 mg0.23 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

14.00 mg44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.03 mg0.19 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.05 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.50 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

7.00 mg35.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

18.00 mg53.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

86.75 g83.95 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.44 g0.66 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

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

47.00 kcal56.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

45.00 kcal56.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

300.00 kcal308.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

61.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

45.00 kcal70.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

260.00 kcal165.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

333.00 kcal260.00 kcal
80 450
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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.
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

Seedless Variety

Color

Orange
Red

Inside Color

Orange
Red

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Succulent
Juicy

Taste

Sweet-Sour
Sour, Tart

Origin

South-Eastern Asia
Europe

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam, Sandy loam
Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.56-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Hot
Cold

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 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

Brazil
Russia

Other Countries

China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Top Importer

Germany
Germany

Top Exporter

Spain
Russia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrus sinensis
Ribes rubrum

Synonym

Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis
Ribes Rubrum

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. rubrum

Generic Group

Citrus fruit
Saxifrage

Difference Between Orange and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Orange and Red Currant with peel is 63.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 47.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Orange 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 Orange and Red Currant is Sapindales and Saxifragales respectively. Orange belongs to Rutaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.