Red Currant

Blackcurrant

Red Currant and Blackcurrant

Red Currant

Blackcurrant

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

1.2 Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Protects hair

Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling

1.5 Side Effects

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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 consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

13.80 g15.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

4.30 gNA

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

7.37 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.40 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.09

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.30 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.06 mg0.40 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

41.00 mg181.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg1.00 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

11.00 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

47.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.20 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

275.00 mg322.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

1.00 mg1.54 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

33.00 mg55.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

13.00 mg24.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.23 mg0.27 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

44.00 mg59.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.19 mg0.26 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.11 mg0.09 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

35.00 mg72.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

53.00 mg107.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

83.95 g81.96 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.66 g0.86 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

56.00 kcal63.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal283.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal108.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

165.00 kcal183.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal270.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

4.2 Season

Summer

4.3 Varieties

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Red

Black

4.6 Inside Color

Red

Grey

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sour, Tart

Tart

4.10 Origin

Europe

Asia, Europe

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Moist, Well-drained

Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-76-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold

Cold, Moist

5 Facts

5.1 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.

The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Russia

5.3.2 Other Countries

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Germany

Not Available

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Russia

Not Available

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Ribes rubrum

Ribes nigrum

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Saxifragales

7.8 Family

Grossulariaceae

7.9 Genus

Ribes

7.10 Species

R. rubrum

R. nigrum

7.11 Generic Group

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Red Currant and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Blackcurrant 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 Blackcurrant 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 Blackcurrant is Saxifragales and Saxifragales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.