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Red Currant and Damson


Damson and Red Currant


Benefits

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)   

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Carbs
13.80 g   
34
11.42 g   
99+

Fiber
4.30 g   
13
1.40 g   
32

Sugar
7.37 g   
40
9.92 g   
22

Protein
1.40 g   
16
0.70 g   
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10   
15
0.06   
21

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg   
33
17.00 mcg   
22

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg   
24
0.03 mg   
33

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg   
20
0.03 mg   
33

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg   
99+
0.42 mg   
35

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg   
99+
0.14 mg   
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg   
24
0.03 mg   
99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg   
27
5.00 mcg   
30

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg   
20
9.50 mg   
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg   
37
0.26 mg   
26

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg   
8
6.40 mcg   
12

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg   
22
73.00 mcg   
19

Choline
7.60 mg   
13
1.90 mg   
31

Fat
0.20 g   
33
0.28 g   
29

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
275.00 mg   
22
157.00 mg   
99+

Iron
1.00 mg   
13
0.17 mg   
99+

Sodium
1.00 mg   
20
2.00 mg   
18

Calcium
33.00 mg   
13
6.00 mg   
39

Magnesium
13.00 mg   
22
7.00 mg   
28

Zinc
0.23 mg   
12
0.10 mg   
23

Phosphorus
44.00 mg   
7
16.00 mg   
29

Manganese
0.19 mg   
20
0.05 mg   
99+

Copper
0.11 mg   
20
0.06 mg   
39

Selenium
0.60 mcg   
10
0.00 mcg   
17

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
35.00 mg   
20
0.00 mg   
38

Omega 6s
53.00 mg   
31
44.00 mg   
36

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
Not Available   
7.00 mg   
12

Water Content
83.95 g   
99+
87.02 g   
26

Ash
0.66 g   
17
0.40 g   
33

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcal   
20
46.00 kcal   
27

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available   
49.00 kcal   
16

Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal   
16
240.00 kcal   
34

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available   
63.00 kcal   
17

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal   
17
70.00 kcal   
17

Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal   
31
220.00 kcal   
24

Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal   
32
294.00 kcal   
20

Characteristics

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

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   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum   
Prunus domestica subsp. insititia   

Synonym
Not Available   
Not Available   

Classification

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   

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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 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.

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