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Red Currant and Gold Kiwi

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Asthma treatment, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of skin Diseases

General Benefits

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

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Brightens and lightens complexion, Heals sunburn, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching in tongue and other parts of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

Side Effects

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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)
Any time except an hour after meal

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

13.80 g14.23 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

4.30 g2.00 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.37 g10.98 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.40 g1.23 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.08
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg4.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.28 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.06 mg0.50 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.06 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg34.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

41.00 mg105.40 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg1.49 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

11.00 mcg5.50 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

47.00 mcg114.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg5.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.20 g0.56 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

275.00 mg316.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.00 mg0.29 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg3.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

33.00 mg20.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg14.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.23 mg0.10 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

44.00 mg29.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.19 mg0.06 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.15 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg3.10 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

35.00 mg163.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

53.00 mg122.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg16.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

83.95 g83.22 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.66 g0.76 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

56.00 kcal60.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

56.00 kcal61.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

56.00 kcal61.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal352.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

56.00 kcal105.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal61.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

165.00 kcal245.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal345.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Tropical

Season

Summer
Spring, Summer, Winter

Varieties

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Qing Yuan #27, Qing Yuan #29, Qing Yuan #6 and Huang Yan

Seedless Variety

Color

Red
Brown, Yellow

Inside Color

Red
Yellow

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Succulent

Taste

Sour, Tart
Sweet

Origin

Europe
China

Grows on

Trees
Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-drained
Well-drained

Soil pH

6-75-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Cold, Sunny

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.
  • The name Kiwi is due to its resemblance with 'Kiwi' bird.
  • This variety of Kiwi was developed by New Zealand, it is not fuzzy on the outside and it has a taste reminiscent of the mango fruit.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Russia
Italy

Other Countries

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Chile, France, Greece, Iran, Japan, New Zealand, Portugal, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

Germany
United States of America

Top Exporter

Russia
New Zealand

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes rubrum
Actinidia chinensis

Synonym

Ribes Rubrum
Actinidia chinensis

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Dillenhidae

Order

Saxifragales
Ericales

Family

Grossulariaceae
Actinidiaceae

Genus

Ribes
Actinidia

Species

R. rubrum
A. chinensis

Generic Group

Saxifrage
Kiwi

Difference Between Red Currant and Gold Kiwi

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Gold Kiwi with peel is 56.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 56.00 kcal and 61.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Gold Kiwi 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 Gold Kiwi is Saxifragales and Ericales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidiaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Gold Kiwi belongs to Actinidia genus of A. chinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.