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Red Currant and Sweet Cherry

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

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, Sore throat treatment

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, Hives, 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

Lactating Women

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 g16.00 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

4.30 g2.10 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.37 g12.80 g
0 63.35
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Protein

1.40 g1.10 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.07
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.03 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg0.03 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg0.15 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.06 mg0.20 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg0.05 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg4.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

41.00 mg7.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.07 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

11.00 mcg2.10 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

47.00 mcg85.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg6.10 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.20 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

275.00 mg222.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

1.00 mg0.36 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg0.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

33.00 mg13.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg11.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.23 mg0.07 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

44.00 mg21.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.19 mg0.07 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg0.06 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.00 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

35.00 mg26.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

53.00 mg27.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg12.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

83.95 g82.25 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.66 g0.48 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

56.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

56.00 kcal50.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

56.00 kcal66.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal350.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

56.00 kcal67.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal83.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

165.00 kcal145.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal410.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Tree fruit

Season

Summer
Summer

Varieties

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Vandalay, Stella, Tehranivee, Sonata, Whitegold, Symphony, Blackgold, Sunburst, Lapins, Skeena and Sweetheart

Seedless Variety

Color

Red
Red

Inside Color

Red
Red

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Juicy
Crunchy

Taste

Sour, Tart
Sweet

Origin

Europe
Europe, Western Asia

Grows on

Trees
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-drained
Sandy

Soil pH

6-75.5-8
3.5 10
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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.
  • The word cherry is derived from the Turkish town of Cerasus.
  • In Oliver, British Columbia, a pie of 39,683 pounds was baked which holds the record of biggest cherry pie.
  • National cherry cheese cake day is on April 23.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

Russia
Turkey

Other Countries

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Austria, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan

Top Importer

Germany
Russia

Top Exporter

Russia
Poland

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes rubrum
Prunus avium

Synonym

Ribes Rubrum
Prunus avium

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. avium

Generic Group

Saxifrage
Rose

Difference Between Red Currant and Sweet Cherry

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Sweet Cherry with peel is 56.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 56.00 kcal and 50.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Sweet 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 Sweet Cherry is Saxifragales and Rosales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Sweet Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Sweet Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. avium species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.