Pomegranate

Red Currant

Pomegranate and Red Currant

Pomegranate

Red Currant

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Itching

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Cold, Breathing difficulty, Irritation, Swelling

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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 eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

18.70 g13.80 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

4.00 g4.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

13.67 g7.37 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.67 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.10

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

0.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.07 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.29 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.38 mg0.06 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.08 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

38.00 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

10.20 mg41.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.60 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

16.40 mcg11.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

0.00 mcg47.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

1.17 g0.20 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

236.00 mg275.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.30 mg1.00 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

3.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

10.00 mg33.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

12.00 mg13.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.35 mg0.23 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

36.00 mg44.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.12 mg0.19 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.16 mg0.11 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.50 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg35.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

79.00 mg53.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

77.93 g83.95 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.53 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA56.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

83.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

366.66 kcal308.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

60.00 kcal70.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

210.00 kcal165.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

360.00 kcal260.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Tree fruit

Berry

4.2 Season

Autumn

Summer

4.3 Varieties

Balegal, Crab, Cloud, Francis, Freshman and Granada

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Dark red, Light pink-red

Red

4.6 Inside Color

Red

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Juicy, Sweet

Sour, Tart

4.10 Origin

India, Iran

Europe

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Clay, Sand

Moist, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

5.5-76-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold, Dry, Hot

Cold

5 Facts

5.1 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 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Iran

Russia

5.3.2 Other Countries

Africa, India, Middle east, Pakistan

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

5.3.3 Top Importer

Europe

Germany

5.3.4 Top Exporter

India

Russia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Punica granatum

Ribes rubrum

6.2 Synonym

Punica malus

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Myrtales

Saxifragales

7.8 Family

Lythraceae

Grossulariaceae

7.9 Genus

Punica

Ribes

7.10 Species

P. granatum

R. rubrum

7.11 Generic Group

Pomegranate

Saxifrage

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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 Facts 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 Not Available and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 83.00 kcal and Not Available 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 Myrtales and Saxifragales respectively. Pomegranate belongs to Lythraceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Pomegranate belongs to Punica genus of P. granatum species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.