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 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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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
Color
Black, Purple, Red, Yellow
Red
Origin
Europe, North Asia
Europe
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Moist, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold
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.
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
Botanical Name
Rubus Idaeus
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Saxifragales
Family
Rosaceae
Grossulariaceae
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.