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Red Currant and Feijoa

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Reduces nervous tension, Treatment of alzheimer's disease, Treatment of Lung disease

General Benefits

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

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation

Hair Benefits

Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

13.80 g12.92 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

4.30 g6.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.37 g8.20 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.40 g0.98 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.05
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 mg0.01 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.30 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.06 mg0.23 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg23.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

41.00 mg32.90 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.16 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

11.00 mcg3.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg5.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

47.00 mcg27.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.20 g0.60 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

275.00 mg172.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.00 mg0.14 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg3.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

33.00 mg17.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg9.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.23 mg0.06 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

44.00 mg19.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.19 mg0.08 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.10 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

35.00 mg58.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

53.00 mg214.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg20.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

83.95 g83.28 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.66 g0.38 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

56.00 kcal61.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

56.00 kcal55.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

56.00 kcal47.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal747.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

56.00 kcal55.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal25.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

165.00 kcal220.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal300.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Tree fruit

Season

Summer
Autumn, Winter

Varieties

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Anatoki, Gemini, Kaiteri, Kakariki, Pounamu, Unique, Apollo, Den's Choice, Kakapo, Mammoth, Opal Star, Triumph and Wiki Tu

Seedless Variety

Color

Red
Green

Inside Color

Red
White

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Succulent

Taste

Sour, Tart
Sweet

Origin

Europe
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay

Grows on

Trees
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Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-drained
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy

Soil pH

6-76-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Cold, 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.
  • Feijoa is called as "pineapple guava" in some countries.
  • Feijoa tree is an ornamental plant that can also be used as hedge & windbreak.
  • All parts of feijoa fruit are edible(skin is mostly discarded).

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Russia
New Zealand

Other Countries

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Australia, Azerbaijan, India, Japan, United States of America

Top Importer

Germany
China

Top Exporter

Russia
New Zealand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes rubrum
Acca sellowiana

Synonym

Ribes Rubrum
Feijoa sellowiana or Orthostemon sellowianus

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Saxifragales
Myrtales

Family

Grossulariaceae
Myrtaceae

Genus

Ribes
Acca

Species

R. rubrum
A. sellowiana

Generic Group

Saxifrage
Myrtle

Difference Between Red Currant and Feijoa

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Feijoa with peel is 56.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 56.00 kcal and 55.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Feijoa 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 Feijoa is Saxifragales and Myrtales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Feijoa belongs to Myrtaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Feijoa belongs to Acca genus of A. sellowiana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.