Red Currant and Gold Kiwi

Red Currant

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

Yes

Lactating Women

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)

Any time except an hour after meal

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

13.80 g

14.23 g

Fiber

4.30 g

2.00 g

Sugar

7.37 g

10.98 g

Protein

1.40 g

1.23 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.10

0.08

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg

4.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg

0.02 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg

99+

0.28 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.06 mg

99+

0.50 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg

0.06 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg

34.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

41.00 mg

105.40 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg

1.49 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

11.00 mcg

5.50 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

47.00 mcg

114.00 mcg

Choline

7.60 mg

5.00 mg

Fat

0.20 g

0.56 g

Minerals

Potassium

275.00 mg

316.00 mg

Iron

1.00 mg

0.29 mg

Sodium

1.00 mg

3.00 mg

Calcium

33.00 mg

20.00 mg

Magnesium

13.00 mg

14.00 mg

Zinc

0.23 mg

0.10 mg

Phosphorus

44.00 mg

29.00 mg

Manganese

0.19 mg

0.06 mg

99+

Copper

0.11 mg

0.15 mg

Selenium

0.60 mcg

3.10 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

35.00 mg

163.00 mg

Omega 6s

53.00 mg

122.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

83.95 g

99+

83.22 g

99+

Ash

0.66 g

0.76 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

56.00 kcal

60.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal

352.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

105.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal

61.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

165.00 kcal

245.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal

345.00 kcal

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

6-7

5-6.5

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

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

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

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Saxifragales

Ericales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Actinidiaceae

Genus

Ribes

Actinidia

Species

R. rubrum

A. chinensis

Generic Group

Saxifrage

Kiwi

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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 Not Available and Not Available 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.