Red Currant

Dragonfruit

Red Currant and Dragonfruit

Red Currant

Dragonfruit

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-aging benefits, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Weight loss properties

General Benefits

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

Helps in weight loss, Suppresses Arthritis

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Protects hair

Treatment of colored hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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 g14.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

4.30 g1.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

7.37 g8.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.40 g2.00 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.14

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.16 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.06 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

41.00 mg9.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

11.00 mcg1.90 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

47.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg0.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.20 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

275.00 mg110.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.00 mg0.65 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg0.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

33.00 mg8.80 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

13.00 mg18.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.23 mg0.35 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

44.00 mg36.10 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.19 mg0.18 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.70 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

35.00 mg44.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

53.00 mg48.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

83.95 g87.00 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.66 g0.40 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

56.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

56.00 kcal60.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

56.00 kcal60.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal264.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

56.00 kcal60.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

165.00 kcal150.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Berry, Citrus, Fruit vegetable, Melon, Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Summer

Early fall, Summer

Varieties

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

Selenicereus megalanthus and Hylocereus polyrhizus

Seedless Variety

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Color

Red

Magenta, Pink

Inside Color

Red

White

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Sour, Tart

Bland

Origin

Europe

Central America, Mexico

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-75.5-7

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

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.

Dragonfruit is rich in antioxidants and high in fiber.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Russia

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

Germany

China

Top Exporter

Russia

Vietnam

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes rubrum

Hylocereus undatus

Synonym

Ribes Rubrum

Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Liliidae

Order

Saxifragales

Caryophyllales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Cactaceae

Genus

Ribes

Hylocereus

Species

R. rubrum

H. undatus

Generic Group

Saxifrage

Cactus

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Difference Between Red Currant and Dragonfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Dragonfruit with peel is 56.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 56.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Dragonfruit 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 Dragonfruit is Saxifragales and Caryophyllales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Dragonfruit belongs to Cactaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Dragonfruit belongs to Hylocereus genus of H. undatus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.