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Pomegranate and Red Currant

Benefits

Health Benefits

General Benefits

Skin Benefits

Hair Benefits

Allergy Symptoms

Side Effects

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

Nutrition

Serving Size

Carbs

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Protein to Carb Ratio

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

Lycopene

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

Choline

Fat

Potassium

Iron

Sodium

Calcium

Magnesium

Zinc

Phosphorus

Manganese

Copper

Selenium

Omega 3s

Omega 6s

Phytosterol

Water Content

Ash

Calories

Serving Size

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Calories in Frozen Form

Calories in Dried Form

Calories in Canned Form

Calories in Juice

Calories in Jam

Calories in Pie

Characteristics

Type

Season

Varieties

Seedless Variety

Color

Inside Color

Shape

Texture

Taste

Origin

Grows on

Soil Type

Soil pH

Climatic Conditions

Facts

Facts about

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Top Producer

Other Countries

Top Importer

Top Exporter

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Synonym

Classification

Domain

Kingdom

Subkingdom

Division

Class

Subclass

Order

Family

Genus

Species

Generic Group

 
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Improves stomach health, Increase in haemoglobin, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching
Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling
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)
 
100 g
18.70 g
4.00 g
13.67 g
1.67 g
0.09
0.00 mcg
0.07 mg
0.05 mg
0.29 mg
0.38 mg
0.08 mg
38.00 mcg
10.20 mg
0.60 mg
16.40 mcg
0.00 mcg
0.00 mcg
7.60 mg
1.17 g
236.00 mg
0.30 mg
3.00 mg
10.00 mg
12.00 mg
0.35 mg
36.00 mg
0.12 mg
0.16 mg
0.50 mcg
0.00 mg
79.00 mg
24.00 mg
77.93 g
0.53 g
 
100 g
83.00 kcal
83.00 kcal
83.00 kcal
366.66 kcal
83.00 kcal
60.00 kcal
210.00 kcal
360.00 kcal
 
Tree fruit
Autumn
Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada
Dark red, Light pink-red
Red
Round
Juicy
Juicy, Sweet
India, Iran
Trees
Clay, Sand
5.5-7
Cold, Dry, Hot
 
  • 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.
Iran
Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan
Europe
India
 
Punica granatum
Punica malus
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Rosidae
Myrtales
Lythraceae
Punica
P. granatum
Pomegranate
 
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Protects hair
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
 
100 g
13.80 g
4.30 g
7.37 g
1.40 g
0.10
2.00 mcg
0.04 mg
0.05 mg
0.10 mg
0.06 mg
0.07 mg
8.00 mcg
41.00 mg
0.10 mg
11.00 mcg
0.00 mcg
47.00 mcg
7.60 mg
0.20 g
275.00 mg
1.00 mg
1.00 mg
33.00 mg
13.00 mg
0.23 mg
44.00 mg
0.19 mg
0.11 mg
0.60 mcg
35.00 mg
53.00 mg
10.00 mg
83.95 g
0.66 g
 
100 g
56.00 kcal
56.00 kcal
56.00 kcal
308.00 kcal
56.00 kcal
70.00 kcal
165.00 kcal
260.00 kcal
 
Berry
Summer
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Red
Red
Round
Juicy
Sour, Tart
Europe
Trees
Moist, Well-drained
6-7
Cold
 
  • 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.
Russia
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Germany
Russia
 
Ribes rubrum
Ribes Rubrum
 
Eukarya
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliopsida
Rosidae
Saxifragales
Grossulariaceae
Ribes
R. rubrum
Saxifrage

Difference Between Pomegranate and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Pomegranate and Red Currant with peel is and and the amount of calories without peel is and respectively. Thus, Pomegranate 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 Pomegranate and Red Currant is and respectively. Pomegranate belongs to family and Red Currant belongs to family. Pomegranate belongs to genus of species and Red Currant belongs to genus of species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.