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
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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 g
34
3.63 g
99+
Fiber
4.30 g
13
0.50 g
40
Sugar
7.37 g
40
1.67 g
99+
Protein
1.40 g
16
0.65 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.19
8
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
5.00 mcg
30
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.03 mg
34
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.03 mg
27
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg
99+
0.26 mg
20
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
24
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
7.00 mcg
28
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg
20
2.80 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.03 mg
40
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg
8
16.40 mcg
5
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg
22
23.00 mcg
28
Choline
7.60 mg
13
6.00 mg
20
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.11 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
275.00 mg
22
147.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.00 mg
13
0.28 mg
37
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.20 mg
14
Phosphorus
44.00 mg
7
24.00 mg
21
Manganese
0.19 mg
20
0.08 mg
35
Copper
0.11 mg
20
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.30 mcg
14
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
35.00 mg
20
5.00 mg
33
Omega 6s
53.00 mg
31
28.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Phytosterol
Not Available
7.30 mg
11
Water Content
83.95 g
99+
95.23 g
1
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcal
20
15.00 kcal
99+
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
12.00 kcal
25
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
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
No
Yes
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
6-7
6-6.8
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
Yes
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
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 Not Available 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.
