Red Currant

Fig

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Protects hair

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

1.5 Side Effects

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 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)

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

13.80 g19.20 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

4.30 g2.90 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

7.37 g16.30 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.40 g0.80 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.04

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg7.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.06 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.40 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.06 mg0.30 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.11 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg6.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

41.00 mg2.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.11 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

11.00 mcg4.70 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

47.00 mcg9.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg4.70 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.20 g0.30 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

275.00 mg232.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

1.00 mg0.37 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

33.00 mg35.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

13.00 mg17.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.23 mg0.15 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

44.00 mg14.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.19 mg0.13 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.11 mg0.07 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.20 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

35.00 mg0.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

53.00 mg144.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA31.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

83.95 g79.11 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.66 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

56.00 kcal74.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA71.42 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal249.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA69.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal65.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

165.00 kcal360.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal450.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Summer

Summer, Winter

4.3 Varieties

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

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Red

Green, Purple, Red

4.6 Inside Color

Red

Pink

4.7 Shape

Round

Conical

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Sour, Tart

Sweet

4.10 Origin

Europe

Western Asia

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Moist, Well-drained

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-75-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold

Dry, Warm

5 Facts

5.1 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.

Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Russia

Turkey

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Germany

France

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Russia

Turkey

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Ribes rubrum

Ficus carica

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Alismidae

7.7 Order

Saxifragales

Rosales

7.8 Family

Grossulariaceae

Moraceae

7.9 Genus

Ribes

Ficus

7.10 Species

R. rubrum

Ficus carica

7.11 Generic Group

Saxifrage

Mulberry

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Difference Between Red Currant and Fig

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Fig with peel is 56.00 kcal and 74.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Fig 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 Fig is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Fig belongs to Moraceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.