Pear and Blackcurrant
Benefits
Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, 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-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
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
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
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)
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
15.23 g
26
15.40 g
24
Fiber
3.10 g
19
Not Available
Sugar
9.75 g
24
Not Available
Protein
0.36 g
99+
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.03
25
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.00 mcg
36
12.00 mcg
25
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.01 mg
99+
0.05 mg
21
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg
33
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.16 mg
99+
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.05 mg
99+
0.40 mg
7
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.03 mg
99+
0.07 mg
26
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
7.00 mcg
28
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
4.30 mg
99+
181.00 mg
2
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.12 mg
35
1.00 mg
9
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
4.40 mcg
16
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
44.00 mcg
23
Not Available
Choline
5.10 mg
24
Not Available
Fat
0.14 g
39
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
116.00 mg
99+
322.00 mg
15
Iron
0.18 mg
99+
1.54 mg
9
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
9.00 mg
35
55.00 mg
4
Magnesium
7.00 mg
28
24.00 mg
10
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.27 mg
11
Phosphorus
12.00 mg
34
59.00 mg
5
Manganese
0.05 mg
99+
0.26 mg
18
Copper
0.08 mg
27
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.10 mcg
16
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
1.00 mg
37
72.00 mg
11
Omega 6s
93.00 mg
20
107.00 mg
18
Sterol
Phytosterol
8.00 mg
10
Not Available
Water Content
83.96 g
99+
81.96 g
99+
Ash
0.32 g
37
0.86 g
12
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
57.00 kcal
19
63.00 kcal
16
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
283.00 kcal
20
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
65.00 kcal
19
108.00 kcal
8
Calories in Jam
240.00 kcal
21
183.00 kcal
28
Calories in Pie
282.00 kcal
27
270.00 kcal
29
Characteristics
Type
Tree fruit
Berry
Season
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Summer
Varieties
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
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
Yellow
Black
Inside Color
White
Grey
Shape
Pear
Round
Texture
Grainy
Juicy
Taste
Crunchy, Sweet
Tart
Origin
China, Japan
Asia, Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5-7.5
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
Cold, Moist
Facts
Facts about
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
- 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
China
Russia
Other Countries
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Top Importer
Europe
Not Available
Top Exporter
China
Not Available
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Pyrus communis
Ribes nigrum
Synonym
Not Available
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
Pyrus
Ribes
Species
P. communis
R. nigrum
Generic Group
Rose
Saxifrage
Difference Between Pear and Blackcurrant
We might think that Pear and Blackcurrant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Pear and Blackcurrant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Pear and Blackcurrant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pear and Blackcurrant with peel is 57.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Pear 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 Pear and Blackcurrant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Pear belongs to Rosaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
