Raspberry and Blackcurrant
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces blood circulation problems
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, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
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
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Eczema, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
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)
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
100 g
Carbs
11.94 g
99+
15.40 g
24
Fiber
6.50 g
6
Not Available
Sugar
4.42 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
1.20 g
19
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
12.00 mcg
25
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
30
0.05 mg
21
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
24
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
26
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.33 mg
11
0.40 mg
7
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
32
0.07 mg
26
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
21.00 mcg
13
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
26.20 mg
35
181.00 mg
2
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.87 mg
12
1.00 mg
9
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
7.80 mcg
10
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
136.00 mcg
7
Not Available
Choline
12.30 mg
3
Not Available
Fat
0.65 g
12
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
151.00 mg
99+
322.00 mg
15
Iron
0.69 mg
18
1.54 mg
9
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
25.00 mg
18
55.00 mg
4
Magnesium
22.00 mg
11
24.00 mg
10
Zinc
0.42 mg
6
0.27 mg
11
Phosphorus
29.00 mg
18
59.00 mg
5
Manganese
0.67 mg
5
0.26 mg
18
Copper
0.09 mg
24
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.20 mcg
15
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
126.00 mg
5
72.00 mg
11
Omega 6s
249.00 mg
7
107.00 mg
18
Sterol
Water Content
85.75 g
35
81.96 g
99+
Ash
0.46 g
29
0.86 g
12
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
53.00 kcal
21
63.00 kcal
16
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
52.00 kcal
13
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
363.00 kcal
9
283.00 kcal
20
Calories in Canned Form
91.00 kcal
8
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
68.00 kcal
18
108.00 kcal
8
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
33
183.00 kcal
28
Calories in Pie
169.00 kcal
99+
270.00 kcal
29
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
Amity, August Red, Boyne, Canby, Caroline, Comet, Dinkum, Dorman Red, Latham, Meeker, Black Hawk, Hayda, Lauren, Meeker and Latham
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
No
No
Color
Black, Purple, Red, Yellow
Black
Inside Color
Pink
Grey
Shape
Conical
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Tart
Origin
Europe, North Asia
Asia, Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.8-6.5
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold, Moist
Facts
Facts about
- There are more than 200 varieties of raspberries.
- In USA, 90% of the raspberries are grown in Washington, California and Oregon.
- They do not ripe after they are picked.
- A raspberry contain 100 to 120 seeds.
- 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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
Russia
Russia
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Canada, Mexico, Poland, Serbia, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Top Importer
United States of America
Not Available
Top Exporter
Poland
Not Available
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Rubus Idaeus
Ribes nigrum
Synonym
Not Available
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Saxifragales
Family
Rosaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Rubus
Ribes
Species
R. idaeus
R. nigrum
Generic Group
Rose
Saxifrage
Difference Between Raspberry and Blackcurrant
We might think that Raspberry and Blackcurrant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raspberry and Blackcurrant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raspberry and Blackcurrant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raspberry and Blackcurrant with peel is 53.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Raspberry and Blackcurrant belong to and category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Raspberry and Blackcurrant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Raspberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Raspberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. idaeus species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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