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Red Currant and Cucumber

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Eczema treatment, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Removes toxic metals, 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
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Strengthens bones, Treatment of sore eyes

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Diarrhea, Itching, Red rash, Runny nose, Sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Stressed heart, Irritation, Swelling, Swelling around mouth, Throat swelling, Tongue swelling, Strained blood vessels

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

13.80 g3.63 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

4.30 g0.50 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.37 g1.67 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.40 g0.65 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.19
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0 426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.06 mg0.26 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.04 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg7.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

41.00 mg2.80 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.03 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

11.00 mcg16.40 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

47.00 mcg23.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg6.00 mg
0 14.2
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Fat

0.20 g0.11 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

275.00 mg147.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.00 mg0.28 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

33.00 mg16.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.23 mg0.20 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

44.00 mg24.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.19 mg0.08 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

35.00 mg5.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

53.00 mg28.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

-7.30 mg
0 87
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Water Content

83.95 g95.23 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.66 g0.38 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

56.00 kcal15.00 kcal
15 299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

-12.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

--
0 187
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Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal-
32 747
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Calories in Canned Form

--
17 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal-
17 461
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Calories in Jam

165.00 kcal-
49 420
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Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal-
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Fruit vegetable, Melon

Season

Summer
Spring, Summer

Varieties

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Armenian, English, Garden, Kirby, Lemon and Persian

Seedless Variety

Color

Red
Dark green, Green

Inside Color

Red
White

Shape

Round
Cylindrical

Texture

Juicy
Crunchy

Taste

Sour, Tart
Juicy, Watery

Origin

Europe
India

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-drained
Loam

Soil pH

6-76-6.8
3.5 10
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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.
  • Outer waxy coating of cucumber can erase the pen writing.
  • Pressing cucumber on roof of mouth for 30 sec will eliminate bad breath.
  • It is made up of 96% water.
  • English cucumber can grow longer than 2 feet.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Russia
China

Other Countries

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Russia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America

Top Importer

Germany
France

Top Exporter

Russia
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes rubrum
Cucumis sativus

Synonym

-
-

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Saxifragales
Cucurbitales

Family

Grossulariaceae
Cucurbitaceae

Genus

Ribes
Cucumis

Species

R. rubrum
C. sativus

Generic Group

Saxifrage
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Difference Between Red Currant and Cucumber

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Cucumber with peel is 56.00 kcal and 15.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is - and 12.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Cucumber 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 Cucumber is Saxifragales and Cucurbitales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Cucumber belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Cucumber belongs to Cucumis genus of C. sativus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.