Red Currant and Honeydew
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, 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
Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Abdominal cramps, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Hives, Hoarseness, Itching in eyes, Itching of mouth, Itching sensation in throat, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Skin rash, Wheezing
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
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
100 g
Carbs
13.80 g
34
9.09 g
99+
Fiber
4.30 g
13
0.80 g
38
Sugar
7.37 g
40
8.12 g
34
Protein
1.40 g
16
0.54 g
99+
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.05
22
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
3.00 mcg
32
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.04 mg
26
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.01 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.42 mg
34
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg
99+
0.16 mg
39
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
24
0.09 mg
16
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
19.00 mcg
16
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg
20
18.00 mg
39
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg
8
2.90 mcg
21
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg
22
27.00 mcg
26
Choline
7.60 mg
13
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.14 g
39
Minerals
Potassium
275.00 mg
22
228.00 mg
32
Iron
1.00 mg
13
0.17 mg
99+
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
18.00 mg
6
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
6.00 mg
39
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
10.00 mg
25
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.09 mg
24
Phosphorus
44.00 mg
7
11.00 mg
35
Manganese
0.19 mg
20
0.03 mg
99+
Copper
0.11 mg
20
0.02 mg
99+
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.70 mcg
9
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
35.00 mg
20
33.00 mg
21
Omega 6s
53.00 mg
31
26.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
83.95 g
99+
89.82 g
12
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.41 g
32
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcal
20
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
36.00 kcal
19
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
36.00 kcal
24
Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal
16
268.00 kcal
24
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal
17
50.00 kcal
30
Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal
31
290.00 kcal
11
Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal
32
310.00 kcal
16
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Melon
Season
Summer
All seasons
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Green Flesh, Yellow Rind and Orange Flesh
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Red
Green, Yellow
Inside Color
Red
Light Green
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sour, Tart
Sweet
Origin
Europe
France
Grows on
Trees
Not Available
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7
6-6.5
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.
- The average weight of honeydew melon is 6 pounds.
- 90% of a honeydew is water.
- In middle east countries, dried and roasted honeydew seeds are consumed as snacks.
- Honeydew melons can be 15-22 mm long.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Russia
China
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
Not Available
Top Exporter
Russia
Not Available
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Cucumis melo
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Saxifragales
Cucurbitales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Ribes
Cucumis
Species
R. rubrum
C. melo
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Gourd
Difference Between Red Currant and Honeydew
We might think that Red Currant and Honeydew are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Honeydew Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Honeydew is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Honeydew with peel is 56.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Honeydew 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 Honeydew is Saxifragales and Cucurbitales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Honeydew belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Honeydew belongs to Cucumis genus of C. melo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
