Red Currant and Sour Cherry
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
No
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)
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.80 g
34
12.20 g
39
Fiber
4.30 g
13
1.60 g
30
Sugar
7.37 g
40
8.50 g
31
Protein
1.40 g
16
1.00 g
25
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.08
18
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
64.00 mcg
9
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
24
0.03 mg
31
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg
20
0.04 mg
23
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg
99+
0.40 mg
36
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg
99+
0.14 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg
24
0.04 mg
99+
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg
27
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg
20
10.00 mg
99+
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg
37
0.07 mg
38
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg
8
2.10 mcg
27
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg
22
85.00 mcg
16
Choline
7.60 mg
13
6.10 mg
19
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.30 g
28
Minerals
Potassium
275.00 mg
22
173.00 mg
99+
Iron
1.00 mg
13
0.32 mg
33
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
3.00 mg
17
Calcium
33.00 mg
13
16.00 mg
25
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
9.00 mg
26
Zinc
0.23 mg
12
0.10 mg
23
Phosphorus
44.00 mg
7
15.00 mg
31
Manganese
0.19 mg
20
0.11 mg
30
Copper
0.11 mg
20
0.10 mg
21
Selenium
0.60 mcg
10
0.00 mcg
17
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
35.00 mg
20
44.00 mg
18
Omega 6s
53.00 mg
31
46.00 mg
35
Sterol
Water Content
83.95 g
99+
86.13 g
32
Ash
0.66 g
17
0.40 g
33
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcal
20
50.00 kcal
24
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
46.00 kcal
18
Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal
16
350.00 kcal
11
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
75.00 kcal
13
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal
17
52.00 kcal
28
Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal
31
200.00 kcal
26
Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal
32
390.00 kcal
5
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Tree fruit
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Red
Red
Inside Color
Red
Red
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Crunchy
Taste
Sour, Tart
Sweet-Sour
Origin
Europe
Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Sandy
Soil pH
6-7
5.5-8
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.
- Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
- In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
- 23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Russia
Turkey
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
Germany
Germany
Top Exporter
Russia
Poland
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Prunus cerasus
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
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. cerasus
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Rose
Difference Between Red Currant and Sour Cherry
We might think that Red Currant and Sour Cherry are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Red Currant and Sour Cherry Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Red Currant and Sour Cherry is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Sour Cherry with peel is 56.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
