Red Currant and Grape

Red Currant

Grape

Benefits

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

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

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)

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

13.80 g

18.10 g

Fiber

4.30 g

0.90 g

Sugar

7.37 g

15.48 g

Protein

1.40 g

0.72 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.10

0.04

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg

3.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg

0.07 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg

0.07 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg

99+

0.19 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.06 mg

99+

0.05 mg

99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg

0.09 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg

2.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

41.00 mg

3.20 mg

99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg

0.19 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

11.00 mcg

14.60 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

47.00 mcg

72.00 mcg

Choline

7.60 mg

5.60 mg

Fat

0.20 g

0.16 g

Minerals

Potassium

275.00 mg

191.00 mg

Iron

1.00 mg

0.36 mg

Sodium

1.00 mg

2.00 mg

Calcium

33.00 mg

10.00 mg

Magnesium

13.00 mg

7.00 mg

Zinc

0.23 mg

0.07 mg

Phosphorus

44.00 mg

20.00 mg

Manganese

0.19 mg

0.07 mg

Copper

0.11 mg

0.13 mg

Selenium

0.60 mcg

0.10 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

35.00 mg

11.00 mg

Omega 6s

53.00 mg

37.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

Not Available

4.00 mg

Water Content

83.95 g

99+

80.50 g

99+

Ash

0.66 g

0.50 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

56.00 kcal

69.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

104.00 kcal

Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal

250.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

76.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal

61.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

165.00 kcal

260.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal

283.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Berry

Season

Summer

Autumn, Summer

Varieties

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

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz and Zinfandel

Seedless Variety

Yes

Color

Red

Green, Red

Inside Color

Red

Light Green

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Sour, Tart

Sweet-Sour

Origin

Europe

Western Asia, Central Europe

Grows on

Trees

Vines

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-drained

Clay loam, Sandy loam

Soil pH

6-7

5.5-6.5

Climatic Conditions

Cold

Warm

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.

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes rubrum

Vitis vinifera

Synonym

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Saxifragales

Vitales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Vitaceae

Genus

Ribes

Vitis

Species

R. rubrum

Vitis vinifera

Generic Group

Saxifrage

Grape

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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.