Red Currant and Passionfruit

Red Currant

Passionfruit

Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Asthma treatment, Heart care, Regulates Blood Sugar, Muscle pain relief, Reduces nervous tension

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, Fights against infections, Helps in weight loss

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Anti-aging benefits, Skin revitalization

Hair Benefits

Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Skin rash, Swelling of face, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips

Side Effects

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Stressed heart, Nausea, Vomiting, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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)

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

13.80 g

23.40 g

Fiber

4.30 g

10.40 g

Sugar

7.37 g

11.20 g

Protein

1.40 g

2.20 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.10

0.09

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg

64.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg

0.00 mg

99+

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg

0.13 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg

99+

1.50 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.06 mg

99+

Not Available

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg

0.10 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg

14.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

41.00 mg

30.00 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg

0.02 mg

99+

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

11.00 mcg

0.70 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

47.00 mcg

0.00 mcg

Choline

7.60 mg

Fat

0.20 g

0.70 g

Minerals

Potassium

275.00 mg

348.00 mg

Iron

1.00 mg

1.60 mg

Sodium

1.00 mg

28.00 mg

Calcium

33.00 mg

12.00 mg

Magnesium

13.00 mg

29.00 mg

Zinc

0.23 mg

0.10 mg

Phosphorus

44.00 mg

68.00 mg

Manganese

0.19 mg

Not Available

Copper

0.11 mg

0.09 mg

Selenium

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

35.00 mg

1.00 mg

Omega 6s

53.00 mg

410.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

83.95 g

99+

72.93 g

99+

Ash

0.66 g

0.80 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

56.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

97.00 kcal

Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal

410.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

Not Available

110.00 kcal

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal

51.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

165.00 kcal

330.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal

200.00 kcal

99+

Characteristics

Type

Berry

Tropical

Season

Summer

All seasons

Varieties

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

Australian Purple, Common Purple, Kapoho Selection, Pratt Hybrid, University Selection No. B-74, Waimanalo Selection and Yee Selection

Seedless Variety

Color

Red

Purple, Yellow

Inside Color

Red

Yellow

Shape

Round

Oval

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Sour, Tart

Sweet, Tart

Origin

Europe

Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay

Grows on

Trees

Not Available

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-drained

Sandy loam

Soil pH

6-7

6.5-7.5

Climatic Conditions

Cold

Frost free, Sunny, Warm

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.

Passion fruit tree can grow up to 20 feet in a year.
More than 200 species of passion fruit are found near Amazon river.
Oil extracted from its seeds is used in various cosmetics.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Russia

Brazil

Other Countries

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

Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, Kenya, Peru

Top Importer

Germany

Brazil

Top Exporter

Russia

Ecuador

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes rubrum

Passiflora edulis

Synonym

Not Available

Passiflora edulis f. edulis or Passiflora edulis f. flavicarpa

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Dillenhidae

Order

Saxifragales

Malpighiales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Passifloraceae

Genus

Ribes

Passiflora

Species

R. rubrum

P. edulis

Generic Group

Saxifrage

Passion Flower

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Difference Between Red Currant and Passionfruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Passionfruit with peel is 56.00 kcal and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and 97.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Passionfruit 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 Passionfruit is Saxifragales and Malpighiales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Passionfruit belongs to Passifloraceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Passionfruit belongs to Passiflora genus of P. edulis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.