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
NA
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
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)
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 g
34
12.92 g
38
Fiber
4.30 g
13
6.40 g
7
Sugar
7.37 g
40
8.20 g
33
Protein
1.40 g
16
0.98 g
27
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
Not Available
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.02 mg
40
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg
99+
0.23 mg
24
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
24
0.07 mg
25
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
23.00 mcg
11
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg
20
32.90 mg
26
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.16 mg
32
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg
8
3.50 mcg
19
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
5.00 mcg
7
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg
22
27.00 mcg
26
Choline
7.60 mg
13
Not Available
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.60 g
14
Minerals
Potassium
275.00 mg
22
172.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.00 mg
13
0.14 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
17.00 mg
24
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.06 mg
27
Phosphorus
44.00 mg
7
19.00 mg
26
Manganese
0.19 mg
20
0.08 mg
34
Copper
0.11 mg
20
0.04 mg
99+
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
35.00 mg
20
58.00 mg
13
Omega 6s
53.00 mg
31
214.00 mg
9
Sterol
Water Content
83.95 g
99+
83.28 g
99+
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.38 g
34
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcal
20
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
55.00 kcal
12
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal
16
747.00 kcal
1
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal
17
25.00 kcal
40
Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal
31
220.00 kcal
24
Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal
32
300.00 kcal
18
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
No
No
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
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Clay loam, Gravely loam, Sandy
Soil pH
6-7
6-6.5
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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
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 Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available 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.
