Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Anti-oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Diarrhea treatment
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Treatment of acne, Treats minor cuts
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
NA
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
NA
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
NA
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
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
Calories in Pie
Not Available
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Button Mangosteen and Lemondrop Mangosteen
Origin
Europe
Moluccas of Indonesia, Sunda Islands
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
NA
Climatic Conditions
Cold
NA
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.
NA
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
NA
Top Importer
Germany
United States of America
Top Exporter
Russia
Thailand
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Garcinia mangostana
Synonym
Not Available
Garcinia mangostana
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
NA
Class
Magnoliopsida
Unknown
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Saxifragales
Malpighiales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Clusiaceae
Species
R. rubrum
G. mangostana
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Not Available
Difference Between Red Currant and Purple Mangosteen
We might think that Red Currant and Purple Mangosteen are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Purple Mangosteen Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Purple Mangosteen is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Purple Mangosteen with peel is 56.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Purple Mangosteen 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 Purple Mangosteen is Saxifragales and Malpighiales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Clusiaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Purple Mangosteen belongs to Garcinia genus of G. mangostana species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.