Red Currant

Date

Red Currant and Date

Red Currant

Date

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Heart care, Heat stroke treatment, Improves muscular strength, Prevents constipation, Prevents nerve damage, Strengthening of bones

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Protects hair

Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

1.5 Side Effects

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Intestinal gas, Stomach pain, Tooth decay, Weight gain

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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)

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

13.80 g75.03 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

4.30 g8.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

7.37 g63.35 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.40 g2.45 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.03

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.07 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg1.27 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.06 mg0.59 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.17 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg19.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

41.00 mg0.40 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.05 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

11.00 mcg2.70 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

47.00 mcg75.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg6.30 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.20 g0.39 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

275.00 mg656.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

1.00 mg1.02 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

33.00 mg39.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

13.00 mg43.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.23 mg0.29 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

44.00 mg62.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.19 mg0.26 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.11 mg0.21 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg3.00 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

35.00 mg3.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

53.00 mg16.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

83.95 g20.53 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.66 g1.60 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

56.00 kcal282.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal290.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal461.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

165.00 kcal384.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal321.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Tropical

4.2 Season

Summer

Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Barhi, Dayri, Deglet Noor, Halawy, Khadrawy, Medjool, Thoory and Zahidi

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Red

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Red

Brown

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Sour, Tart

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Europe

Iraq

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Moist, Well-drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-78-10

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold

Hot, Warm

5 Facts

5.1 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.

Date is known as the tree of life in Middle east.
Date palms cover 3% of the earth's total farmlands.
Scholars believe that date (and not apple) was the real fruit mentioned in the Bible's Garden of Eden.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Russia

Egypt

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Algeria, Iraq, Oman, Pakistan, South Africa, United Arab Emirates

5.3.3 Top Importer

Germany

India

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Russia

United Arab Emirates

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Ribes rubrum

Phoenix Dactylifera

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Arecidae

7.7 Order

Saxifragales

Arecales

7.8 Family

Grossulariaceae

Arecaceae

7.9 Genus

Ribes

Phoenix

7.10 Species

R. rubrum

P. dactylifera

7.11 Generic Group

Saxifrage

Palm

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Difference Between Red Currant and Date

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Date with peel is 56.00 kcal and 282.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Date belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Red Currant and Date is Saxifragales and Arecales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Date belongs to Arecaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Date belongs to Phoenix genus of P. dactylifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.