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Red Currant and Plum


Plum and Red Currant


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism  
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents diabetes  

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, Digestive aid, Eye care, Flu treatment, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold  

Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne  
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Skin revitalization, Treatment of dark spots  

Hair Benefits
Protects hair  
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Remedy for split ends, Treatment of dandruff  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties  
Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Vomiting  

Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy  
Allergic reaction  

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, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)  

Nutrition

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Carbs
13.80 g  
34
11.42 g  
99+

Fiber
4.30 g  
13
1.40 g  
34

Sugar
7.37 g  
99+
9.92 g  
29

Protein
1.40 g  
16
0.70 g  
99+

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10  
15
0.06  
21

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg  
35
17.00 mcg  
24

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg  
24
0.03 mg  
33

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg  
20
0.03 mg  
33

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg  
99+
0.42 mg  
35

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg  
99+
0.14 mg  
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg  
24
0.03 mg  
99+

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg  
27
5.00 mcg  
30

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg  
20
9.50 mg  
99+

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg  
99+
0.26 mg  
30

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg  
8
6.40 mcg  
12

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg  
25
73.00 mcg  
21

Choline
7.60 mg  
16
1.90 mg  
38

Fat
0.20 g  
33
0.28 g  
29

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
275.00 mg  
22
157.00 mg  
99+

Iron
1.00 mg  
13
0.17 mg  
99+

Sodium
1.00 mg  
20
0.00 mg  
21

Calcium
33.00 mg  
13
6.00 mg  
40

Magnesium
13.00 mg  
22
7.00 mg  
28

Zinc
0.23 mg  
12
0.10 mg  
23

Phosphorus
44.00 mg  
7
16.00 mg  
29

Manganese
0.19 mg  
23
0.05 mg  
99+

Copper
0.11 mg  
20
0.06 mg  
39

Selenium
0.60 mcg  
10
0.00 mcg  
17

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
35.00 mg  
22
0.00 mg  
99+

Omega 6s
53.00 mg  
32
44.00 mg  
37

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
10.00 mg  
18
7.00 mg  
22

Water Content
83.95 g  
99+
87.02 g  
28

Ash
0.66 g  
18
0.40 g  
34

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcal  
28
46.00 kcal  
35

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
56.00 kcal  
27
46.00 kcal  
34

Calories in Frozen Form
56.00 kcal  
26
49.00 kcal  
31

Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal  
22
240.00 kcal  
99+

Calories in Canned Form
56.00 kcal  
30
63.00 kcal  
25

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal  
18
71.00 kcal  
17

Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal  
31
310.00 kcal  
9

Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal  
34
294.00 kcal  
22

Characteristics

Type
Berry  
Tree fruit  

Season
Summer  
Summer  

Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets  
Victoria, President, Czar, Ariel, Avalon and Oullins Gage  

Seedless Variety
No  
Yes  

Color
Red  
Pink, Purple, Red  

Inside Color
Red  
Yellow  

Shape
Round  
Round  

Texture
Juicy  
Grainy  

Taste
Sour, Tart  
Juicy, Sweet, Tart  

Origin
Europe  
Caucasus  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained  
Clay, Loam, Sandy loam  

Soil pH
6-7  
5.5-6.5  

Climatic Conditions
Cold  
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.
  
  • In china, plums are used for production of wine.
  • A chemical called amygdalin found in plum seeds, turns into toxic compound in human body.
  • Plum tree produces fruit 3-5 yrs after planting.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Yes  
Yes  

Beer
Yes  
Yes  

Spirits
Yes  
Yes  

Cocktails
Yes  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
Russia  
China  

Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom  
Bosnia, Chile, India, Iran, Italy, Romania, Serbia, Turkey, United States of America  

Top Importer
Germany  
United Kingdom  

Top Exporter
Russia  
Chile  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum  
Prunus domestica  

Synonym
Ribes Rubrum  
Prunus domestica  

Classification

Domain
Eukarya  
Eukarya  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Subkingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Subclass
Rosidae  
Rosidae  

Order
Saxifragales  
Rosales  

Family
Grossulariaceae  
Rosaceae  

Genus
Ribes  
Prunus  

Species
R. rubrum  
P. domestica  

Generic Group
Saxifrage  
Rose  

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Difference Between Red Currant and Plum

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Plum with peel is 56.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 56.00 kcal and 46.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Plum 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 Plum is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Plum belongs to Rosaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Plum belongs to Prunus genus of P. domestica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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