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Red Currant and Orange

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, Increases metabolic rate, Kidney stone treatment, Lower blood pressure, Prevents constipation, Prevents diabetes, Strengthening of bones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties

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 pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of dark spots

Hair Benefits

Protects hair
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Diarrhea, Drop in blood pressure, Fainting, Runny nose, Skin rash, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting

Side Effects

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhoea, Weight gain

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)
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), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

13.80 g11.75 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

4.30 g2.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.37 g9.35 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.40 g0.94 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.08
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg11.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.09 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.04 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.28 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.06 mg0.25 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.06 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg30.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

41.00 mg53.20 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.18 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

11.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

47.00 mcg129.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg8.40 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.20 g0.12 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

275.00 mg181.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.00 mg0.10 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

33.00 mg40.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg10.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.23 mg0.07 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

44.00 mg14.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.19 mg0.03 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.05 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.50 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

35.00 mg7.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

53.00 mg18.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg24.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

83.95 g86.75 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.66 g0.44 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

56.00 kcal63.00 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 kcal45.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal300.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

56.00 kcal61.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal45.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

165.00 kcal260.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal333.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Citrus

Season

Summer
Winter

Varieties

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Sweet Orange - Persian orange, Navel orange, Valencia orange and Blood orange. Sour Orange - Seville orange, Bergamot orange, Chinotto orange and Daidai.

Seedless Variety

Color

Red
Orange

Inside Color

Red
Orange

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Succulent

Taste

Sour, Tart
Sweet-Sour

Origin

Europe
South-Eastern Asia

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-drained
Loam, Sandy loam

Soil pH

6-76-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Hot

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.
  • There are around 600 varieties of oranges available worldwide.
  • More than 1 plant can grow from a single orange seed.
  • Orange and orange blossoms are a symbol of love.
  • Orange tree is usually propagated by grafting.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Russia
Brazil

Other Countries

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
China, Egypt, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

Top Importer

Germany
Germany

Top Exporter

Russia
Spain

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes rubrum
Citrus sinensis

Synonym

Ribes Rubrum
Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae
Rosidae

Order

Saxifragales
Sapindales

Family

Grossulariaceae
Rutaceae

Genus

Ribes
Citrus

Species

R. rubrum
C. × sinensis

Generic Group

Saxifrage
Citrus fruit

Difference Between Red Currant and Orange

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Orange with peel is 56.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 56.00 kcal and 47.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Orange 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 Orange is Saxifragales and Sapindales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Orange belongs to Rutaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Orange belongs to Citrus genus of C. × sinensis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.