Red Currant and Cherimoya
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate
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, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff, Treatment of Lice
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Anaphylaxis, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of face
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.80 g
34
17.71 g
18
Fiber
4.30 g
13
3.00 g
20
Sugar
7.37 g
40
12.87 g
12
Protein
1.40 g
16
1.57 g
14
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.10 mg
6
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.13 mg
5
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.64 mg
21
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg
99+
0.35 mg
10
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
24
0.26 mg
5
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
23.00 mcg
11
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg
20
12.60 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.27 mg
25
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg
8
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg
22
6.00 mcg
34
Choline
7.60 mg
13
Not Available
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.68 g
11
Minerals
Potassium
275.00 mg
22
287.00 mg
20
Iron
1.00 mg
13
0.27 mg
38
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
7.00 mg
12
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
10.00 mg
34
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
17.00 mg
17
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.16 mg
17
Phosphorus
44.00 mg
7
26.00 mg
20
Manganese
0.19 mg
20
0.09 mg
33
Copper
0.11 mg
20
0.07 mg
33
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
35.00 mg
20
318.00 mg
1
Omega 6s
53.00 mg
31
56.00 mg
29
Sterol
Water Content
83.95 g
99+
79.39 g
99+
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.65 g
18
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcal
20
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
75.00 kcal
9
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
Tropical
Season
Summer
Autumn, Spring, Winter
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Andrews, Amarilla, Asca, Baste, Bays, Bayott, Behl, Canaria, Capucha, Deliciosa, Ecuador, El Bumpo, Guayacuyán, Jete, Juniana, Knight, Nata, Popocay, Sander, Smoothey, Tumba, Umbonada, Whaley and White Juliana
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Red
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Red
White
Shape
Round
Conical
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sour, Tart
Sweet
Origin
Europe
Ecuador
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Sandy loam
Soil pH
6-7
6.5-7.6
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm
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.
- Cherimoya is also called as custard apple or chirimoya.
- The word cherimoya came from the Quechua word,'chirimuya',which means 'cold seeds'.
- The cherimoya is called as 'the tree of ice cream'.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Russia
Spain
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Egypt, Italy, Mexico, Peru, South Africa, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
United States of America
Top Exporter
Russia
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Annona cherimola
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Magnollidae
Order
Saxifragales
Magnoliales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Annonaceae
Genus
Ribes
Annona
Species
R. rubrum
A. cherimola
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Not Available
Difference Between Red Currant and Cherimoya
We might think that Red Currant and Cherimoya are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Cherimoya Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Cherimoya is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Cherimoya with peel is 56.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 75.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Cherimoya 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 Cherimoya is Saxifragales and Magnoliales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Cherimoya belongs to Annonaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Cherimoya belongs to Annona genus of A. cherimola species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
