Red Currant and Sapota
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Anti-inflammatory properties, Arthritis treatment, Regulates Blood Sugar, Unknown
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 sugar levels, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Nourishes skin, Protects skin from oxidative stress
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Asthma, Red rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Diarrhoea, Vomiting
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
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.80 g
34
10.40 g
99+
Fiber
4.30 g
13
1.50 g
31
Sugar
7.37 g
40
0.00 g
99+
Protein
1.40 g
16
0.80 g
37
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.08
19
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
245.10 mcg
2
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.10 mg
7
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.00 mg
99+
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.50 mg
30
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg
99+
0.30 mg
12
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
24
0.10 mg
15
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
11.00 mcg
24
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg
20
6.50 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
Not Available
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg
8
Not Available
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg
22
Not Available
Choline
7.60 mg
13
Not Available
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.10 g
99+
Minerals
Potassium
275.00 mg
22
263.00 mg
25
Iron
1.00 mg
13
0.60 mg
21
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
26.00 mg
17
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
26.00 mg
8
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
44.00 mg
7
27.00 mg
19
Manganese
0.19 mg
20
0.10 mg
31
Copper
0.11 mg
20
0.10 mg
22
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.40 mcg
13
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
35.00 mg
20
22.00 mg
24
Omega 6s
53.00 mg
31
13.00 mg
99+
Sterol
Water Content
83.95 g
99+
89.70 g
13
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
40.00 kcal
31
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
39.00 kcal
23
Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal
16
56.00 kcal
40
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
40.00 kcal
22
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal
17
Not Available
Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal
31
Not Available
Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal
32
Not Available
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Summer
Winter
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Bush Table Queen, Heirloom Table Queen, Festival Hybrid, Early Acorn Hybrid, Table Ace, Ebony and Cream of the Crop
Seedless Variety
No
Not Available
Color
Red
Dark green, Green-yellow, Orange green
Inside Color
Red
Not Available
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Fleshy
Taste
Sour, Tart
Sweetish
Origin
Europe
Central America, North America, Unknown
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Well-drained
Soil pH
6-7
5-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold, Sunny
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.
- It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
- It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
- It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Not Available
Beer
Yes
Not Available
Spirits
Yes
Not Available
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
Russia
China
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
Top Importer
Germany
UAE
Top Exporter
Russia
India
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Cucurbita Pepo
Synonym
Not Available
Winter Squash
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Saxifragales
Cucurbitales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Ribes
Cucurbita
Species
R. rubrum
Pepo
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Not Available
Difference Between Red Currant and Sapota
We might think that Red Currant and Sapota are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Sapota Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Sapota is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Sapota with peel is 56.00 kcal and 40.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Sapota 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 Sapota is Saxifragales and Cucurbitales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Sapota belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Sapota belongs to Cucurbita genus of Pepo species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
