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
NA
Protects hair
Allergy Symptoms
NA
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
NA
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Varieties
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Origin
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Europe
Soil Type
NA
Moist, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
NA
Cold
Facts about
NA
- 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.
Other Countries
NA
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
Thailand
Russia
Botanical Name
Garcinia mangostana
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Garcinia mangostana
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
NA
Magnoliophyta
Class
Unknown
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Dillenhidae
Rosidae
Order
Malpighiales
Saxifragales
Family
Clusiaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
G. mangostana
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Not Available
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.