Red Currant

Miracle fruit

Red Currant and Miracle fruit

Red Currant

Miracle fruit

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

Good for diabetics, Improves well-being, Miraculin/miracle fruit makes sour things taste sweet

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Has taste modifying effect

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

Itching, Skin rash

Side Effects

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Changes taste of food eaten after this fruit, Coagulation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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, 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 g5.40 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

4.30 g5.40 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

7.37 g0.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.40 g1.00 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 mcg0.00 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 mg-

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 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 mg-

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

41.00 mg1.33 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.78 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

11.00 mcg-

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg-

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

47.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg-

0 19.2

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Fat

0.20 g0.40 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

275.00 mg-

42 840

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Iron

1.00 mg-

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg-

0 1556

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Calcium

33.00 mg-

1 100

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Magnesium

13.00 mg-

0 92

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Zinc

0.23 mg-

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

44.00 mg-

0 113

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Manganese

0.19 mg-

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg-

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

35.00 mg-

0 318

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Omega 6s

53.00 mg-

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg-

0 87

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Water Content

83.95 g80.50 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

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

56.00 kcal-

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

56.00 kcal35.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

56.00 kcal28.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal351.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

56.00 kcal-

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal-

16 461

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Calories in Jam

165.00 kcal-

49 420

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Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal-

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Season

Summer

Monsoon

Varieties

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

Gymnema Sylvestre and Thaumatococcus Daniellii

Seedless Variety

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Color

Red

Dark red

Inside Color

Red

Greyish-white

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

Taste

Sour, Tart

Sweet

Origin

Europe

West Africa

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-drained

Well-drained

Soil pH

6-74.5-5.8

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold

Rainfall

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 'Miracle' because of the magical experience you get after eating it.
When you have lemon after eating this fruit, it tastes sweet as if it is added with sugar.
It is also used as natural sweetener.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Russia

Other Countries

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Top Importer

Germany

Top Exporter

Russia

United States of America

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes rubrum

Synsepalum Dulcificum

Synonym

Ribes Rubrum

Miracle Berry, Miraculous Berry and Sweet Berry

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Asteridae

Order

Saxifragales

Ericales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Sapotaceae

Genus

Ribes

Synsepalum

Species

R. rubrum

S. dulcificum

Generic Group

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Red Currant and Miracle fruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Miracle fruit with peel is 56.00 kcal and - and the amount of calories without peel is 56.00 kcal and 35.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Miracle fruit 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 Miracle fruit is Saxifragales and Ericales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Miracle fruit belongs to Sapotaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Miracle fruit belongs to Synsepalum genus of S. dulcificum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.