Red Currant and Clementine
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Increases metabolic rate, Reduces stress
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Brightens and lightens complexion, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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
12.02 g
99+
Fiber
4.30 g
13
1.70 g
29
Sugar
7.37 g
40
9.18 g
27
Protein
1.40 g
16
0.85 g
33
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.09 mg
9
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.03 mg
30
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.64 mg
22
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg
99+
0.15 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
24
0.08 mg
22
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
24.00 mcg
10
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg
20
48.80 mg
16
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.20 mg
29
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg
8
0.00 mcg
36
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg
22
Not Available
Choline
7.60 mg
13
14.00 mg
2
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.15 g
38
Minerals
Potassium
275.00 mg
22
177.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.00 mg
13
0.14 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
30.00 mg
14
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.06 mg
27
Phosphorus
44.00 mg
7
21.00 mg
24
Manganese
0.19 mg
20
0.02 mg
99+
Copper
0.11 mg
20
0.00 mg
99+
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.10 mcg
16
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
35.00 mg
20
Not Available
Omega 6s
53.00 mg
31
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
83.95 g
99+
86.58 g
30
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.40 g
33
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
47.00 kcal
16
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
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal
31
49.00 kcal
39
Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal
32
249.00 kcal
35
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Citrus
Season
Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Clemenules or Nules and Nadorcott
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Red
Orange
Inside Color
Red
Orange
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Succulent
Taste
Sour, Tart
Sweet, Tangy, Tart
Origin
Europe
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm to hot climate
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.
- Clementine was first grown at the citrus research center in USA in 1909.
- It is called as"Christmas orange" as it's limited growing season falls during winter.
- It's a hybrid between Mediterranean and Oranges.
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, Brazil, Egypt, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
United States of America
Top Exporter
Russia
Spain
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Citrus clementina
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
Sapindales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Ribes
Citrus
Species
R. rubrum
C. clementina
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Citrus fruit
Difference Between Red Currant and Clementine
We might think that Red Currant and Clementine are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Clementine Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Clementine is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Clementine with peel is 56.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Clementine 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 Clementine is Saxifragales and Sapindales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Clementine belongs to Rutaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Clementine belongs to Citrus genus of C. clementina species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
