Purple Mangosteen

Blackcurrant

Purple Mangosteen and Blackcurrant

Purple Mangosteen

Blackcurrant

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment

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, Digestive aid

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

Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts

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

Hair Benefits

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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 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

Carbs

15.60 g15.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

2.30 g3.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

15.60 g7.40 g

0 63.35

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Protein

0.50 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.030.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

10.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 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)

0.03 mg0.40 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

0.03 mcg9.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

7.20 mg181.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.21 mg1.00 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg14.60 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-15.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.40 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

48.00 mg322.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

0.17 mg1.54 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

7.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

5.49 mg55.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

13.90 mg24.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.12 mg0.27 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

9.21 mg59.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.10 mg0.26 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.07 mg0.09 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.30 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-72.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

10.00 mg107.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

-12.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

81.00 g81.96 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.70 g0.86 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal63.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

73.00 kcal63.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

73.00 kcal63.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

316.00 kcal283.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 kcal63.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal108.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal183.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal270.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Tropical

Berry

Season

Winter

Summer

Varieties

Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen

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

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Color

Purple

Black

Inside Color

White

Grey

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Tart

Origin

Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands

Asia, Europe

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-66-6.5

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold, Moist

Facts

Facts about

Purple Mangosteen is often referred to as the 'Queen of Fruits'.

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

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Russia

Other Countries

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Top Importer

United States of America

Top Exporter

Thailand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Garcinia mangostana

Ribes nigrum

Synonym

Garcinia mangostana

R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

Order

Malpighiales

Saxifragales

Family

Clusiaceae

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Garcinia

Ribes

Species

G. mangostana

R. nigrum

Generic Group

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Blackcurrant with peel is 63.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen and Blackcurrant is Malpighiales and Saxifragales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.