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Pomegranate and Blackcurrant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
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

Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
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

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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 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

18.70 g15.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

4.00 g3.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

13.67 g7.40 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.67 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg12.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.05 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

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

0.29 mg0.30 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.38 mg0.40 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

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

38.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

10.20 mg181.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.60 mg1.00 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg14.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg15.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

1.17 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

236.00 mg322.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.30 mg1.54 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

3.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

10.00 mg55.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

12.00 mg24.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.35 mg0.27 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

36.00 mg59.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.12 mg0.26 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.16 mg0.09 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.50 mcg0.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg72.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

79.00 mg107.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

24.00 mg12.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

77.93 g81.96 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.53 g0.86 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

83.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

83.00 kcal63.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

83.00 kcal63.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

366.66 kcal283.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

83.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal108.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

210.00 kcal183.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

360.00 kcal270.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit
Berry

Season

Autumn
Summer

Varieties

Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
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

Color

Dark red, Light pink-red
Black

Inside Color

Red
Grey

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Juicy, Sweet
Tart

Origin

India, Iran
Asia, Europe

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Sand
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-76-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Dry, Hot
Cold, Moist

Facts

Facts about

  • Pomegranate means apple with many seeds.
  • It was called as the “apple of Grenada” in early English.
  • In Hinduism, this fruit symbolizes prosperity and fertility.
  • Pomegranate trees can live upto 200 years.
  • 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

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Iran
Russia

Other Countries

Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Top Importer

Europe
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Top Exporter

India
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Punica granatum
Ribes nigrum

Synonym

Punica malus
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

Myrtales
Saxifragales

Family

Lythraceae
Grossulariaceae

Genus

Punica
Ribes

Species

P. granatum
R. nigrum

Generic Group

Pomegranate
Saxifrage

Difference Between Pomegranate and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomegranate and Blackcurrant with peel is 83.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Pomegranate and Blackcurrant 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 Pomegranate and Blackcurrant is Myrtales and Saxifragales respectively. Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.