Red Currant

Gojiberry

Red Currant and Gojiberry

Red Currant

Gojiberry

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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Anti-oxidant properties, Eye care, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Regulates Blood Sugar, Treatment of osteoarthritis

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Boosts immune system, Digestive aid

1.2 Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Protects hair

Protects hair, Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

Anaphylaxis, Itching, Sneezing, Wheezing

1.5 Side Effects

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

May interact with some drugs

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

✔ ✘

1.6.2 Lactating Women

✔ ✘

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)

Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

13.80 g69.21 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

4.30 g8.00 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

7.37 g13.00 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.40 g14.07 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.20

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.10 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg1.30 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.00 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.06 mg0.00 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.00 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

41.00 mg19.20 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.00 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

11.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

47.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg0.00 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.20 g1.00 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

275.00 mg840.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

1.00 mg9.00 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg24.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

33.00 mg100.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

13.00 mg0.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.23 mg2.70 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

44.00 mg0.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.19 mg0.00 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.11 mg2.00 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg63.70 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 mg0.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NA0.00 mg

0 87

2.9 Water Content

83.95 g0.00 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.66 g0.00 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

56.00 kcal32.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NA90.00 kcal

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal32.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal40.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

165.00 kcal180.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

4.2 Season

Summer

Autumn

4.3 Varieties

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

No Types

4.4 Seedless Variety

✔ ✘

4.5 Color

Red

Scarlet red

4.6 Inside Color

Red

Orange

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Tough

4.9 Taste

Sour, Tart

Slightly bitter, Tart

4.10 Origin

Europe

Unknown

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Moist, Well-drained

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-76.8-8.1

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold

Cold, Hot

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.

Study says a man named Li Qing Yuen used to eat goji berries daily and lived for 252 years.
They are also known as wolfberries in India & China.
This fruit is used for spiritual purposes at many places.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

✔ ✘

5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

✔ ✘

5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Russia

China

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Canada, France, India, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Germany

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Russia

China

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Ribes rubrum

Lycium barbarum

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

Wolfberry

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

Unknown

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

Unknown

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

Asteridae

7.7 Order

Saxifragales

Solanales

7.8 Family

Grossulariaceae

Solanaceae

7.9 Genus

Ribes

Lycium

7.10 Species

R. rubrum

L. barbarum

7.11 Generic Group

Saxifrage

Not Available

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Difference Between Red Currant and Gojiberry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Gojiberry with peel is 56.00 kcal and 32.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Gojiberry 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 Gojiberry is Saxifragales and Solanales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Gojiberry belongs to Solanaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Gojiberry belongs to Lycium genus of L. barbarum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.