Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
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, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, 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 eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Varieties
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Color
Pink, Purple, Red
Red
Taste
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
Sour, Tart
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam
Moist, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold
Facts about
- In china, plums are used for production of wine.
- A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
- Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
- 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
China
Russia
Other Countries
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
United Kingdom
Germany
Top Exporter
Chile
Russia
Botanical Name
Prunus domestica
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Saxifragales
Family
Rosaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
P. domestica
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Rose
Saxifrage
Difference Between Plum and Red Currant
We might think that Plum and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Plum and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Plum and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Plum and Red Currant with peel is 46.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Plum 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 Plum and Red Currant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Plum belongs to Rosaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.