Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Kidney stone treatment, Prevents constipation, Treatment of alzheimer's disease
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of migraine
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Might slow down the process of blood clotting
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Season
Summer
Autumn, Summer
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz and Zinfandel
Inside Color
Red
Light Green
Taste
Sour, Tart
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Europe
Western Asia, Central Europe
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Warm
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.
- If left alone, a grapevine can spread 50 feet and even more.
- There are more than 8,000 varieties of grape worldwide.
- They are available in 7 different colors: red, green, white, black, purple, blue and golden.
Top Producer
Russia
Spain
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Chile, France, Iran, Italy, Portugal, Romania, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
United States of America
Top Exporter
Russia
Chile
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Vitis vinifera
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Vitales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Vitaceae
Species
R. rubrum
Vitis vinifera
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Grape
Difference Between Red Currant and Grape
We might think that Red Currant and Grape are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Grape Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Grape is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Grape with peel is 56.00 kcal and 69.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Grape 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 Grape is Saxifragales and Vitales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Grape belongs to Vitaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Grape belongs to Vitis genus of Vitis vinifera species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.