Red Currant and Date

Red Currant

Date

Benefits

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

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

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

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

Hair Benefits

Protects hair

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

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

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

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

13.80 g

75.03 g

Fiber

4.30 g

8.00 g

Sugar

7.37 g

63.35 g

Protein

1.40 g

2.45 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.10

0.03

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg

0.07 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg

99+

1.27 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.06 mg

99+

0.59 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg

0.17 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg

19.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

41.00 mg

0.40 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

11.00 mcg

2.70 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

47.00 mcg

75.00 mcg

Choline

7.60 mg

6.30 mg

Fat

0.20 g

0.39 g

Minerals

Potassium

275.00 mg

656.00 mg

Iron

1.00 mg

1.02 mg

Sodium

1.00 mg

2.00 mg

Calcium

33.00 mg

39.00 mg

Magnesium

13.00 mg

43.00 mg

Zinc

0.23 mg

0.29 mg

Phosphorus

44.00 mg

62.00 mg

Manganese

0.19 mg

0.26 mg

Copper

0.11 mg

0.21 mg

Selenium

0.60 mcg

3.00 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

35.00 mg

3.00 mg

Omega 6s

53.00 mg

16.00 mg

99+

Sterol

Water Content

83.95 g

99+

20.53 g

99+

Ash

0.66 g

1.60 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

56.00 kcal

282.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal

290.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal

461.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

165.00 kcal

384.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal

321.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Berry

Tropical

Season

Summer

Spring, Summer

Varieties

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

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

Seedless Variety

Color

Red

Black, Brown, Red, Yellow

Inside Color

Red

Brown

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Sour, Tart

Sweet

Origin

Europe

Iraq

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-drained

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

6-7

8-10

Climatic Conditions

Cold

Hot, 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.

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Not Available

Beer

Yes

Not Available

Spirits

Yes

Not Available

Cocktails

Yes

Not Available

Production

Top Producer

Russia

Egypt

Other Countries

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

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

Top Importer

Germany

India

Top Exporter

Russia

United Arab Emirates

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes rubrum

Phoenix Dactylifera

Synonym

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Arecidae

Order

Saxifragales

Arecales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Arecaceae

Genus

Ribes

Phoenix

Species

R. rubrum

P. dactylifera

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.