Red Currant and Boysenberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
NA
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Decrease in blood sugar levels
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
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)
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.80 g
34
12.20 g
39
Fiber
4.30 g
13
5.30 g
9
Sugar
7.37 g
40
6.90 g
99+
Protein
1.40 g
16
1.10 g
21
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.05 mg
19
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.04 mg
25
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.77 mg
14
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg
99+
0.25 mg
21
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
24
0.06 mg
31
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
63.00 mcg
2
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg
20
3.10 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.87 mg
12
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg
8
7.80 mcg
10
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg
22
118.00 mcg
12
Choline
7.60 mg
13
10.20 mg
6
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.26 g
30
Minerals
Potassium
275.00 mg
22
139.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.00 mg
13
0.85 mg
15
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
27.00 mg
16
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
16.00 mg
18
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.22 mg
13
Phosphorus
44.00 mg
7
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.19 mg
20
0.55 mg
7
Copper
0.11 mg
20
0.08 mg
29
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.20 mcg
15
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
35.00 mg
20
50.00 mg
15
Omega 6s
53.00 mg
31
98.00 mg
19
Sterol
Water Content
83.95 g
99+
85.90 g
34
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.54 g
22
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcal
20
50.00 kcal
24
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
40.00 kcal
35
Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal
31
250.00 kcal
19
Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal
32
300.00 kcal
18
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Thorn and Thornless
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Red
Black, Purple, Purplish black
Inside Color
Red
Magenta
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sour, Tart
NA
Origin
Europe
America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
NA
Soil pH
6-7
5.8-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Cold
NA
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.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Russia
NA
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
NA
Top Importer
Germany
China
Top Exporter
Russia
New Zealand
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Rubus ursinus x idaeus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
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
Rubus
Species
R. rubrum
R. ursinus x idaeus
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Rose
Difference Between Red Currant and Boysenberry
We might think that Red Currant and Boysenberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Boysenberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Boysenberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Boysenberry with peel is 56.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Boysenberry 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 Boysenberry is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Boysenberry belongs to Rosaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Boysenberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. ursinus x idaeus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
