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 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
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)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Vandalay, Stella, Tehranivee, Sonata, Whitegold, Symphony, Blackgold, Sunburst, Lapins, Skeena and Sweetheart
Origin
Europe
Europe, Western Asia
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Sandy
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold
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.
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
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Prunus avium
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Rosales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Rosaceae
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 Not Available and Not Available 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.