Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
  
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents high blood pressure
  
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
  
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
  
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots
  
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
  
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff
  
Allergy
  
  
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
  
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, 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, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal
  
16
240.00 kcal
  
34
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal
  
31
220.00 kcal
  
24
Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal
  
32
294.00 kcal
  
20
Type
Berry
  
Tree fruit
  
Season
Summer
  
Summer
  
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
  
Merryweather Damson, Shropshire Prune, President plum, Damson farleigh and Damson langley bullace
  
Seedless Variety
No
  
No
  
Color
Red
  
Dark purple
  
Inside Color
Red
  
Yellow
  
Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Texture
Juicy
  
Grainy
  
Taste
Sour, Tart
  
Juicy, Sweet, Tart
  
Origin
Europe
  
Syria
  
Grows on
Trees
  
Trees
  
Cultivation
  
  
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
  
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy loam, Well-drained
  
Soil pH
6-7
  
5.5-6.5
  
Climatic Conditions
Cold
  
Cold
  
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.
  
- 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.
  
In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  
Wine
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
Yes
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
Production
  
  
Top Producer
Russia
  
United Kingdom
  
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
  
Ireland, United States of America
  
Top Importer
Germany
  
United States of America
  
Top Exporter
Russia
  
France
  
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
  
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
  
Synonym
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Domain
Eukarya
  
Eukarya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Subclass
Rosidae
  
Rosidae
  
Order
Saxifragales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Grossulariaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Ribes
  
Prunus
  
Species
R. rubrum
  
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia
  
Generic Group
Saxifrage
  
Not Available
  
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 Facts 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 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 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 Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Damson belongs to Rosaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Damson belongs to Prunus genus of Prunus domestica subsp. insititia species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.