Health Benefits
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss
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 revitalization
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, 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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Taste
Sweet, Tart
Sour, Tart
Origin
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay
Europe
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Moist, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Frost free, Sunny, Warm
Cold
Facts about
- Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
- More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
- Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.
- 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.
Top Producer
Brazil
Russia
Other Countries
Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
Brazil
Germany
Top Exporter
Ecuador
Russia
Botanical Name
Passiflora edulis
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa
Ribes Rubrum
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Saxifragales
Family
Passifloraceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
P. edulis
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Passion Flower
Saxifrage
Difference Between Passionfruit and Red Currant
We might think that Passionfruit and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Passionfruit and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Passionfruit and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Passionfruit and Red Currant with peel is 97.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 97.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Passionfruit and Red Currant belong to High Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Passionfruit and Red Currant is Malpighiales and Saxifragales respectively. Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.