Raspberry and Red Currant

Raspberry

Red Currant

Red Currant and Raspberry

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

Yes

Lactating Women

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

11.94 g

99+

13.80 g

Fiber

6.50 g

4.30 g

Sugar

4.42 g

99+

7.37 g

Protein

1.20 g

1.40 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.10

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg

0.04 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.60 mg

0.10 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.33 mg

0.06 mg

99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.06 mg

0.07 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

21.00 mcg

8.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

26.20 mg

41.00 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.87 mg

0.10 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

7.80 mcg

11.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

136.00 mcg

47.00 mcg

Choline

12.30 mg

7.60 mg

Fat

0.65 g

0.20 g

Minerals

Potassium

151.00 mg

99+

275.00 mg

Iron

0.69 mg

1.00 mg

Sodium

1.00 mg

Calcium

25.00 mg

33.00 mg

Magnesium

22.00 mg

13.00 mg

Zinc

0.42 mg

0.23 mg

Phosphorus

29.00 mg

44.00 mg

Manganese

0.67 mg

0.19 mg

Copper

0.09 mg

0.11 mg

Selenium

0.20 mcg

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

126.00 mg

35.00 mg

Omega 6s

249.00 mg

53.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

85.75 g

83.95 g

99+

Ash

0.46 g

0.66 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

53.00 kcal

56.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

52.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

363.00 kcal

308.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

91.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

68.00 kcal

70.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

150.00 kcal

165.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

169.00 kcal

99+

260.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Berry

Season

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

Taste

Sweet

Sour, Tart

Origin

Europe, North Asia

Europe

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy loam

Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.8-6.5

6-7

Climatic Conditions

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

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

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

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Rosales

Saxifragales

Family

Rosaceae

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Rubus

Ribes

Species

R. idaeus

R. rubrum

Generic Group

Rose

Saxifrage

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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.