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Red Currant and Black cherry

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Helps body to rest and sleep, Lower blood pressure, Prevents diabetes, Prevents strokes, Reduces risk of heart disease

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Fights against infections, Fights Tooth Decay, Helps in weight loss, Relieves pain, Treatment of migraine

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Fairness, Hydrates skin, Prevents skin cancer, Skin repair, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Protects hair
Cure for hair loss, Increasing hair volume, Prevents hair loss, Strengthening of hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Diarrhea, Hoarseness, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Pollen allergies, Sore eyes, Vomiting, Watery eyes, Wheezing

Side Effects

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
High doses of black cherry bark can be poisonous and even fatal.

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), Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

13.80 g7.50 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

4.30 gNA
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.37 gNA
0 63.35
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Protein

1.40 g0.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.05
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg225.60 mcg
0 426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mgNA
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.10 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.40 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.06 mg0.30 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mgNA
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcgNA
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

41.00 mgNA
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mgNA
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

11.00 mcgNA
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

47.00 mcgNA
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mgNA
0 14.2
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Fat

0.20 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

275.00 mg143.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.00 mg0.20 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg6.90 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

33.00 mg11.80 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg17.60 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.23 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

44.00 mg10.80 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.19 mg0.10 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.10 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

35.00 mg26.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

53.00 mg27.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

NA12.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

83.95 g82.20 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.66 g0.50 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

56.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

NANA
0 187
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Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcalNA
32 747
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Calories in Canned Form

NANA
17 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcalNA
17 461
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Calories in Jam

165.00 kcalNA
49 420
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Calories in Pie

260.00 kcalNA
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry

Season

Summer
Summer

Varieties

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta

Seedless Variety

Color

Red
Black

Inside Color

Red
Maroon

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Fleshy

Taste

Sour, Tart
Sweet-Sour

Origin

Europe
North America

Grows on

Trees
Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-drained
Not Available

Soil pH

6-75.5-8
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Cold

Facts

Facts about

  • 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.
  • Black cherry is deciduous tree that belongs to the family of roses.
  • Some foods made from Black Cherry fruit include jelly and wine.
  • Inner bark of black cherry is used in the manufacture of cough syrup.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Russia
Turkey

Other Countries

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Austria, Bulgaria, Chile, China, France, Greece, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan

Top Importer

Germany
France

Top Exporter

Russia
Turkey

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes rubrum
Prunus Serotina

Synonym

Not Available
wild black cherry, rum cherry and mountain black cherry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Saxifragales
Rosales

Family

Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae

Genus

Ribes
Prunus

Species

R. rubrum
P. serotina

Generic Group

Saxifrage
Cherry

Difference Between Red Currant and Black cherry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Black cherry with peel is 56.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Black cherry 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 Red Currant and Black cherry is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Black cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Black cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. serotina species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.