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Red Currant and Loquat

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Reduces nervous tension, Reduces blood circulation problems, Reduces stress, Regulation of heart rate, Strengthening of bones

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, 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, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Protects hair
Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Diarrhea, Itching of mouth, Nasal congestion, Sneezing, Swelling of face, Watery eyes

Side Effects

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction

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)
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

13.80 g12.14 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

4.30 g1.70 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.37 g12.10 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.40 g0.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.03
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg76.00 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 mg0.02 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.18 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.06 mg-
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.10 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg14.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

41.00 mg1.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.40 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

11.00 mcg0.20 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

47.00 mcg-
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg2.30 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.20 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

275.00 mg266.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.00 mg0.28 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

33.00 mg16.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.23 mg0.05 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

44.00 mg27.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.19 mg0.15 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.04 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

35.00 mg13.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

53.00 mg77.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg2.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

83.95 g86.73 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.66 g0.50 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

56.00 kcal47.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

56.00 kcal47.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

56.00 kcal47.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal266.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

56.00 kcal67.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal47.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

165.00 kcal200.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal250.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Tree fruit, Tropical

Season

Summer
Winter

Varieties

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Ahdar, Ahmar, Asfar, Blush, Champagne, Early Red, Eulalia, Fire Ball, Golden Red, Golden Yellow, Oliver, Thales, Thames Pride, Victor and Wolfe

Seedless Variety

Color

Red
Orange, Yellow

Inside Color

Red
Orange

Shape

Round
Oval

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sour, Tart
Sweet, Tart

Origin

Europe
China

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-75.5-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Warm to hot climate

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.
  • Loquats are used in plum wine manufacturing.
  • Dried leaves of loquat are used to make herbal tea.
  • The seeds of loquat are slightly toxic & the symptoms of intoxication are nausea, vomiting & shortness of breath.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Russia
Japan

Other Countries

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Israel, Italy, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Spain, Turkey

Top Importer

Germany
China

Top Exporter

Russia
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes rubrum
Eriobotrya japonica

Synonym

Ribes Rubrum
Crataegus bibas or Mespilus japonica or Photinia japonica

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Saxifragales
Rosales

Family

Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae

Genus

Ribes
Eriobotrya

Species

R. rubrum
E. japonica

Generic Group

Saxifrage
Rose

Difference Between Red Currant and Loquat

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Loquat with peel is 56.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 56.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Loquat 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 Loquat is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Loquat belongs to Rosaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Loquat belongs to Eriobotrya genus of E. japonica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.