Red Currant and Mulberry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Anti-aging benefits, Boosts immune system, Cancer prevention, Flu treatment, Hair care, Heart care, Improves eye vision, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of common cold, 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
Boosts immune system, Controls blood sugar levels, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Skin cleansing, Treatment of skin diseases
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Breathing difficulty, Itching, Nasal congestion, Redness of eyes, Runny nose, Sneezing
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Decrease in blood sugar levels, 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)
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), 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
9.80 g
99+
Fiber
4.30 g
13
1.70 g
29
Sugar
7.37 g
40
8.10 g
35
Protein
1.40 g
16
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.14
12
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
7.50 mcg
28
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.03 mg
32
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.10 mg
9
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.62 mg
23
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
24
0.05 mg
36
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
6.00 mcg
29
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg
20
36.40 mg
22
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.87 mg
12
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg
8
7.80 mcg
10
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg
22
136.00 mcg
7
Choline
7.60 mg
13
12.30 mg
3
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.39 g
22
Minerals
Potassium
275.00 mg
22
194.00 mg
38
Iron
1.00 mg
13
1.85 mg
7
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
10.00 mg
10
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
39.00 mg
8
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
18.00 mg
15
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.12 mg
21
Phosphorus
44.00 mg
7
38.00 mg
11
Manganese
0.19 mg
20
Not Available
Copper
0.11 mg
20
0.06 mg
37
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
35.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
37
Omega 6s
53.00 mg
31
206.00 mg
10
Sterol
Water Content
83.95 g
99+
87.68 g
23
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.69 g
16
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcal
20
43.00 kcal
30
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
43.00 kcal
20
Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal
16
325.00 kcal
13
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal
17
40.00 kcal
35
Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal
31
297.00 kcal
10
Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal
32
196.00 kcal
99+
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Charparral, Pendula, Teas, Bellaire and Lingan
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Red
Pink, Purple, White
Inside Color
Red
Pink
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sour, Tart
Tart
Origin
Europe
China
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Clay, Loam
Soil pH
6-7
6.5-6.8
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Sunny
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.
- It can take up to 10 years for a tree to produce mulberry fruit.
- Mulberry leaves are fed to silkworms to enhance silk production.
- In Germany, they say that devil uses root of mulberry tree to polish his boots.
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
Colombia, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Russia, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
Not Available
Top Exporter
Russia
China
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Morus Alba
Synonym
Not Available
Morus atropurpurea or Morus multicaulis
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Alismidae
Order
Saxifragales
Rosales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Moraceae
Genus
Ribes
Morus
Species
R. rubrum
M. alba
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Mulberry
Difference Between Red Currant and Mulberry
We might think that Red Currant and Mulberry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Mulberry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Mulberry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Mulberry with peel is 56.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Mulberry 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 Mulberry is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Mulberry belongs to Moraceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Mulberry belongs to Morus genus of M. alba species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
