Red Currant

Damson

Red Currant and Damson

Red Currant

Damson

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Skin Benefits

Hair Benefits

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Pregnant Women

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Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Protein to Carb Ratio

Vitamin A (Retinol)

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

Lycopene

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

Choline

Fat

Potassium

Iron

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Calcium

Magnesium

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Phosphorus

Manganese

Copper

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Omega 3s

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

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Characteristics

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Seedless Variety

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Taste

Origin

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Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Protects hair

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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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)

100 g

13.80 g

4.30 g

7.37 g

1.40 g

0.10

2.00 mcg

0.04 mg

0.05 mg

0.10 mg

0.06 mg

0.07 mg

8.00 mcg

41.00 mg

0.10 mg

11.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

47.00 mcg

7.60 mg

0.20 g

275.00 mg

1.00 mg

33.00 mg

13.00 mg

0.23 mg

44.00 mg

0.19 mg

0.11 mg

0.60 mcg

35.00 mg

53.00 mg

10.00 mg

83.95 g

0.66 g

100 g

56.00 kcal

308.00 kcal

56.00 kcal

70.00 kcal

165.00 kcal

260.00 kcal

Berry

Summer

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

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Red

Round

Juicy

Sour, Tart

Europe

Trees

Moist, Well-drained

6-7

Cold

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.

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Russia

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Germany

Russia

Ribes rubrum

Ribes Rubrum

Eukarya

Plantae

Tracheobionta

Magnoliophyta

Magnoliopsida

Rosidae

Saxifragales

Grossulariaceae

Ribes

R. rubrum

Saxifrage

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting

Allergic reaction

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As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

100 g

11.42 g

1.40 g

9.92 g

0.70 g

0.06

17.00 mcg

0.03 mg

0.42 mg

0.14 mg

0.03 mg

5.00 mcg

9.50 mg

0.26 mg

6.40 mcg

0.00 mcg

73.00 mcg

1.90 mg

0.28 g

157.00 mg

0.17 mg

2.00 mg

6.00 mg

7.00 mg

0.10 mg

16.00 mg

0.05 mg

0.06 mg

0.00 mcg

0.00 mg

44.00 mg

7.00 mg

87.02 g

0.40 g

100 g

46.00 kcal

37.00 kcal

49.00 kcal

240.00 kcal

63.00 kcal

70.00 kcal

220.00 kcal

294.00 kcal

Tree fruit

Summer

Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace

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Dark purple

Yellow

Oval

Grainy

Juicy, Sweet, Tart

Syria

Trees

Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained

5.5-6.5

Cold

The name Damson originates from the original name 'Damacus plum'.
Damson wine was very popular in 19th century.
This fruit is often used in jams due to its slightly tart behaviour.

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United Kingdom

Ireland, United States of America

United States of America

France

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

Eukarya

Plantae

Tracheobionta

Magnoliophyta

Magnoliopsida

Rosidae

Rosales

Rosaceae

Prunus

Prunus domestica subsp. insititia

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Difference Between Red Currant and Damson

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Damson with peel is and and the amount of calories without peel is and respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Damson 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 Damson is and respectively. Red Currant belongs to family and Damson belongs to family. Red Currant belongs to genus of species and Damson belongs to genus of species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.