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Purple Mangosteen
Purple Mangosteen

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Purple Mangosteen and Red Currant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

General Benefits

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

Skin Benefits

Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

-
Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

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Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

15.60 g13.80 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.30 g4.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

15.60 g7.37 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

0.030.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

10.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.05 mg0.04 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 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.03 mg0.06 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 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

7.20 mg41.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.21 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.50 mcg11.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

-47.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.40 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

48.00 mg275.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.17 mg1.00 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

7.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

5.49 mg33.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.90 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.12 mg0.23 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

9.21 mg44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.10 mg0.19 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.07 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.30 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

-35.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

10.00 mg53.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

-10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

81.00 g83.95 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.70 g0.66 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

63.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

73.00 kcal56.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

73.00 kcal56.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

316.00 kcal308.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

73.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal70.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

220.00 kcal165.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

300.00 kcal260.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Tropical
Berry

Season

Winter
Summer

Varieties

Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

Seedless Variety

Color

Purple
Red

Inside Color

White
Red

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

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Sour, Tart

Origin

Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Europe

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

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Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-66-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

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Cold

Facts

Facts about

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

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

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Russia

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

United States of America
Germany

Top Exporter

Thailand
Russia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Garcinia mangostana
Ribes rubrum

Synonym

Garcinia mangostana
Ribes Rubrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

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Magnoliophyta

Class

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Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Malpighiales
Saxifragales

Family

Clusiaceae
Grossulariaceae

Genus

Garcinia
Ribes

Species

G. mangostana
R. rubrum

Generic Group

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Saxifrage

Difference Between Purple Mangosteen and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Purple Mangosteen and Red Currant with peel is 63.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 73.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen and Red Currant is Malpighiales and Saxifragales respectively. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.