Red Currant

Physalis

Red Currant and Physalis

Red Currant

Physalis

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Cancer prevention, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Reduces blood circulation problems, Treatment of cough, fever & sore throat, Treatment of Hypertension

General Benefits

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

Treatment of asthma, Treatment of cataract, Treatment of hepatitis, Treatment of macular degeneration, Treatment of neurodegenerative diseases

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Treatment of Rheumatism & Dermatitis, Treatment of Skin Inflammation

Hair Benefits

Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Hypertension, Ventricular Tachycardia

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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, 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

Carbs

13.80 g13.30 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

4.30 g0.50 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

7.37 g3.90 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.40 g2.30 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.17

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg150.00 mcg

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.11 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 mg2.80 mg

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.06 mg0.62 mg

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.10 mg

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg10.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

41.00 mg28.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.50 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

11.00 mcg0.50 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

47.00 mcg335.00 mcg

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg2.00 mg

0 19.2

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Fat

0.20 g0.00 g

0 33.49

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Minerals

Potassium

275.00 mg170.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.00 mg1.30 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

33.00 mg12.00 mg

1 100

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Magnesium

13.00 mg8.00 mg

0 92

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Zinc

0.23 mg0.10 mg

0 2.7

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Phosphorus

44.00 mg39.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.19 mg0.40 mg

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg0.10 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.90 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

35.00 mg60.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

53.00 mg80.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg9.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

83.95 g92.70 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.66 g0.80 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

56.00 kcal77.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

56.00 kcal36.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

56.00 kcal53.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal92.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

56.00 kcal53.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal60.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

165.00 kcal238.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal320.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Fruit vegetable

Season

Summer

Spring, Summer

Varieties

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

Physalis franchetii, Physalis pruinosa, Physalis peruviana, Physalis heterophylla and Physalis philadelphica

Seedless Variety

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Color

Red

Bright Yellow, Orange

Inside Color

Red

Orange

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Sour, Tart

Origin

Europe

Chile, Peru

Grows on

Trees

Bushes

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-75-6.1

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold

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.

Physalis is also known as Cape Gooseberry or Golden Berry.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Russia

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

Germany

Netherlands

Top Exporter

Russia

Colombia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes rubrum

Physalis Peruviana

Synonym

Ribes Rubrum

Alkekengi, Herschellia & Pentaphitrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Asteridae

Order

Saxifragales

Solanales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Solanaceae

Genus

Ribes

Physalis

Species

R. rubrum

Physalis

Generic Group

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Red Currant and Physalis

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Physalis with peel is 56.00 kcal and 77.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 56.00 kcal and 36.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Physalis 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 Physalis is Saxifragales and Solanales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Physalis belongs to Solanaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Physalis belongs to Physalis genus of Physalis species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.