Passionfruit and Red Currant

Passionfruit

Red Currant

Red Currant and Passionfruit

Benefits

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

Allergy

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

23.40 g

13.80 g

Fiber

10.40 g

4.30 g

Sugar

11.20 g

7.37 g

Protein

2.20 g

1.40 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.09

0.10

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

64.00 mcg

2.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.00 mg

99+

0.04 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.13 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

1.50 mg

0.10 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Not Available

0.06 mg

99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.10 mg

0.07 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

14.00 mcg

8.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

30.00 mg

41.00 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.02 mg

99+

0.10 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.70 mcg

11.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg

47.00 mcg

Choline

7.60 mg

Fat

0.70 g

0.20 g

Minerals

Potassium

348.00 mg

275.00 mg

Iron

1.60 mg

1.00 mg

Sodium

28.00 mg

1.00 mg

Calcium

12.00 mg

33.00 mg

Magnesium

29.00 mg

13.00 mg

Zinc

0.10 mg

0.23 mg

Phosphorus

68.00 mg

44.00 mg

Manganese

Not Available

0.19 mg

Copper

0.09 mg

0.11 mg

Selenium

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

1.00 mg

35.00 mg

Omega 6s

410.00 mg

53.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

72.93 g

99+

83.95 g

99+

Ash

0.80 g

0.66 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Not Available

56.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

97.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

410.00 kcal

308.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

110.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

51.00 kcal

70.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

330.00 kcal

165.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

200.00 kcal

99+

260.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tropical

Berry

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

Seedless Variety

Color

Purple, Yellow

Red

Inside Color

Yellow

Red

Shape

Oval

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Sweet, Tart

Sour, Tart

Origin

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay

Europe

Grows on

Not Available

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam

Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

6.5-7.5

6-7

Climatic Conditions

Frost free, Sunny, Warm

Cold

Facts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Passiflora edulis

Ribes rubrum

Synonym

Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

Order

Malpighiales

Saxifragales

Family

Passifloraceae

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Passiflora

Ribes

Species

P. edulis

R. rubrum

Generic Group

Passion Flower

Saxifrage

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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 Not Available and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 97.00 kcal and Not Available 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.