Red Currant

Olive

Red Currant and Olive

Red Currant

Olive

Add ⊕

1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

Cancer prevention, Helps in cartilage regeneration, Prevents macular degeneration, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

1.2 Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Protects hair

Acts as moisturizer, Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

1.5 Side Effects

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Affects blood glucose levels, Dizziness, Stomach pain

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

✔ ✘

1.6.2 Lactating Women

✔ ✘

1.7 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)

Hardly eaten raw, Olive oil is consumed for many purposes.

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

13.80 g3.84 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

4.30 g3.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

7.37 g0.54 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.40 g1.03 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.26

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg20.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.02 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.01 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.24 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.06 mg0.02 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.03 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg3.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

41.00 mg0.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg3.81 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

11.00 mcg1.40 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

47.00 mcg510.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg14.20 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.20 g15.32 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

275.00 mg42.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

1.00 mg0.49 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg1,556.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

33.00 mg52.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

13.00 mg11.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.23 mg0.04 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

44.00 mg4.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.19 mg0.00 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.11 mg0.12 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg0.90 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

35.00 mg92.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

53.00 mg1,215.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

NANA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

83.95 g75.28 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.66 g4.53 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

56.00 kcal115.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

NANA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal467.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NA119.00 kcal

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal60.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

165.00 kcal200.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal240.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

Tree fruit

4.2 Season

Summer

Spring, Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

Manzanillo, Sevillano, Mission, Ascolano, Barouni, Gordal, Rubra and Picholine

4.4 Seedless Variety

✔ ✘

4.5 Color

Red

Black, Green, Purple, Yellow

4.6 Inside Color

Red

Brown

4.7 Shape

Round

Oval

4.8 Texture

Juicy

Fleshy

4.9 Taste

Sour, Tart

Bitter

4.10 Origin

Europe

Eastern Mediterranean Region

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Moist, Well-drained

Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-77-8

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold

Warm to hot climate

5 Facts

5.1 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.

In ancient Greece, 1st eye shadow was made by adding olive oil in ground charcoal.
The most expensive form of olive oil is Extra Virgin.
Largest type of olive tree is known as donkey tree & smallest one is called bullet.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

✔ ✘

5.2.2 Beer

✔ ✘

5.2.3 Spirits

✔ ✘

5.2.4 Cocktails

✔ ✘

5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Russia

Spain

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

Algeria, Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Portugal, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey

5.3.3 Top Importer

Germany

United States of America

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Russia

Italy

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Ribes rubrum

Olea europaea

6.2 Synonym

Not Available

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Saxifragales

Lamiales

7.8 Family

Grossulariaceae

Oleaceae

7.9 Genus

Ribes

Olea

7.10 Species

R. rubrum

O. europaea

7.11 Generic Group

Saxifrage

Olive

Compare Low Calorie Fruits » More

Red Currant and Cloudberry

Red Currant and Huckleberry

Red Currant and Boysenberry

» More

More Compare Low Calorie Fruits

Difference Between Red Currant and Olive

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Olive with peel is 56.00 kcal and 115.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Olive belong to Low Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Red Currant and Olive is Saxifragales and Lamiales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Olive belongs to Oleaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Olive belongs to Olea genus of O. europaea species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.