Red Currant and 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
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
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)
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
100 g
Carbs
13.80 g
34
23.40 g
9
Fiber
4.30 g
13
10.40 g
1
Sugar
7.37 g
40
11.20 g
16
Protein
1.40 g
16
2.20 g
9
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
64.00 mcg
9
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.13 mg
6
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
1.50 mg
4
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg
99+
Not Available
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
24
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
14.00 mcg
21
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg
20
30.00 mg
28
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.02 mg
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg
8
0.70 mcg
30
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg
22
0.00 mcg
36
Choline
7.60 mg
13
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.70 g
10
Minerals
Potassium
275.00 mg
22
348.00 mg
13
Iron
1.00 mg
13
1.60 mg
8
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
28.00 mg
2
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
12.00 mg
29
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
29.00 mg
6
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
44.00 mg
7
68.00 mg
3
Manganese
0.19 mg
20
Not Available
Copper
0.11 mg
20
0.09 mg
25
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
410.00 mg
3
Sterol
Water Content
83.95 g
99+
72.93 g
99+
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.80 g
13
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcal
20
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
97.00 kcal
5
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal
16
410.00 kcal
5
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
110.00 kcal
5
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal
17
51.00 kcal
29
Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal
31
330.00 kcal
7
Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal
32
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
No
No
Color
Red
Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Red
Yellow
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Juicy
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
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
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
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Saxifragales
Malpighiales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Passifloraceae
Genus
Ribes
Passiflora
Species
R. rubrum
P. edulis
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Passion Flower
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.
