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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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 g
34
7.50 g
99+
Fiber
4.30 g
13
Not Available
Sugar
7.37 g
40
Not Available
Protein
1.40 g
16
0.40 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
225.60 mcg
3
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
Not Available
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.10 mg
10
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.40 mg
36
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg
99+
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
24
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg
20
Not Available
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg
8
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg
22
Not Available
Choline
7.60 mg
13
Not Available
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
275.00 mg
22
143.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.00 mg
13
0.20 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
6.90 mg
13
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
11.80 mg
30
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
17.60 mg
16
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
44.00 mg
7
10.80 mg
36
Manganese
0.19 mg
20
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.11 mg
20
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
35.00 mg
20
26.00 mg
23
Omega 6s
53.00 mg
31
27.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
12.00 mg
7
Water Content
83.95 g
99+
82.20 g
99+
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.50 g
26
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcal
20
63.00 kcal
16
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal
16
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal
17
Not Available
Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal
31
Not Available
Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal
32
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
alabamensis, capuli , eximia and hirsuta
Seedless Variety
No
Yes
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
6-7
5.5-8
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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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.
