Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Controls blood sugar levels, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Sore throat treatment
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itching, Skin Rashes, Swelling
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Not Available
Season
Summer
Autumn, Summer, Winter
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett, Red Bartlett, Bosc, Comice, Concorde, Forelle, Seckel and Starkrimson
Taste
Sour, Tart
Crunchy, Sweet
Origin
Europe
China, Japan
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Clayey, Loamy, Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold, Hot, Without frosts
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.
- The first pear tree was planted in North America in 1620.
- The Chinese considered the pear fruit to be a symbol of immortality.
- This fruit was used as a natural remedy against nausea in ancient Greece.
Top Producer
Russia
China
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Argentina, Belgium, India, Italy, Japan, South Africa, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
Europe
Top Exporter
Russia
China
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Pyrus communis
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Rosales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
Species
R. rubrum
P. communis
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Rose
Difference Between Red Currant and Pear
We might think that Red Currant and Pear are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Pear Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Pear is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Pear with peel is 56.00 kcal and 57.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Pear 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 Pear is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Pear belongs to Rosaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Pear belongs to Pyrus genus of P. communis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.