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Raspberry and Red Currant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces blood circulation problems
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

General Benefits

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Eczema, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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 eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

11.94 g13.80 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

6.50 g4.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

4.42 g7.37 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.20 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

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

0.03 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

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

0.33 mg0.06 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

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

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

7.80 mcg11.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

136.00 mcg47.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

12.30 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.65 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

151.00 mg275.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.69 mg1.00 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

25.00 mg33.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

22.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.42 mg0.23 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

29.00 mg44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.67 mg0.19 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.09 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.20 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

126.00 mg35.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

249.00 mg53.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

85.75 g83.95 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.46 g0.66 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

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

52.00 kcal56.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

52.00 kcal56.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

363.00 kcal308.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

91.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

68.00 kcal70.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

150.00 kcal165.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

169.00 kcal260.00 kcal
80 450
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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
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

Seedless Variety

Color

Black, Purple, Red, Yellow
Red

Inside Color

Pink
Red

Shape

Conical
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Sour, Tart

Origin

Europe, North Asia
Europe

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam
Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.8-6.56-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Cold

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 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

Russia
Russia

Other Countries

Azerbaijan, Canada, Mexico, Poland, Serbia, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Top Importer

United States of America
Germany

Top Exporter

Poland
Russia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Rubus Idaeus
Ribes rubrum

Synonym

Rubus Idaeus
Ribes Rubrum

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. rubrum

Generic Group

Rose
Saxifrage

Difference Between Raspberry and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raspberry and Red Currant with peel is 53.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 52.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Raspberry 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 Raspberry and Red Currant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Raspberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Raspberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. idaeus species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.