Red Currant and Dragonfruit
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
NA
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
NA
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Not Available
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
100 g
Carbs
13.80 g
34
14.00 g
32
Fiber
4.30 g
13
1.00 g
36
Sugar
7.37 g
40
8.00 g
36
Protein
1.40 g
16
2.00 g
10
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.14
12
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.16 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
24
Not Available
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg
20
9.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg
8
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg
22
Not Available
Choline
7.60 mg
13
Not Available
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
275.00 mg
22
Not Available
Iron
1.00 mg
13
0.65 mg
19
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
Not Available
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
8.80 mg
36
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
Not Available
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
Not Available
Phosphorus
44.00 mg
7
36.10 mg
12
Manganese
0.19 mg
20
Not Available
Copper
0.11 mg
20
Not Available
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
35.00 mg
20
Not Available
Omega 6s
53.00 mg
31
Not Available
Sterol
Water Content
83.95 g
99+
87.00 g
27
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
60.00 kcal
18
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal
16
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal
17
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal
31
150.00 kcal
33
Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal
32
Not Available
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
No
No
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
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
NA
Soil pH
6-7
5.5-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold
NA
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.
NA
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Russia
NA
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
NA
Top Importer
Germany
China
Top Exporter
Russia
Vietnam
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Hylocereus undatus
Synonym
Not Available
Pitaya, Red Pitahaya, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Subclass
Rosidae
Liliidae
Order
Saxifragales
Caryophyllales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Ribes
Hylocereus
Species
R. rubrum
H. undatus
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Cactus
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.
