We might think that Red Currant and Cranberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Cranberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Cranberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Cranberry with peel is 56.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Cranberry 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 Cranberry is Saxifragales and Ericales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Cranberry belongs to Ericaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Cranberry belongs to Vaccinium genus of Vaccinium macrocarpon species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.