Red Currant

Ugli fruit

Red Currant and Ugli fruit

Red Currant

Ugli fruit

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Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

Increases metabolic rate, Lower blood pressure, Protects against kidney stone formation

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Gives you energy

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Skin cleansing

Hair Benefits

Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

Side Effects

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Affects blood glucose levels, Decrease in blood sugar levels, Coagulation

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

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Lactating Women

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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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

13.80 g11.00 g

1 79.18

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Fiber

4.30 g2.00 g

0 10.4

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Sugar

7.37 g8.00 g

0 63.35

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Protein

1.40 g1.00 g

0.3 14.07

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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.100.09

0.02 0.52

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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg-

0 681

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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg0.04 mg

0 0.428

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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg-

0 1.3

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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg-

0 2.8

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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.06 mg-

0 1.4

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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg-

0 0.4

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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg30.00 mcg

0 81

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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

41.00 mg70.00 mg

0 228.3

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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg0.73 mg

0 3.81

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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

11.00 mcg0.20 mcg

0 40.3

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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

47.00 mcg-

0 834

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Choline

7.60 mg8.40 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 mg170.00 mg

42 840

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Iron

1.00 mg0.20 mg

0.06 9

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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

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Calcium

33.00 mg23.00 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 mg14.00 mg

0 113

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Manganese

0.19 mg-

0 3.3

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Copper

0.11 mg0.07 mg

0 2

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Selenium

0.60 mcg0.10 mcg

0 63.7

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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

35.00 mg15.00 mg

0 318

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Omega 6s

53.00 mg25.00 mg

0 1689

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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg24.00 mg

0 87

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Water Content

83.95 g90.50 g

0 95.23

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Ash

0.66 g0.60 g

0 87.1

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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

56.00 kcal45.00 kcal

15 354

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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

56.00 kcal43.00 kcal

12 354

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Calories in Frozen Form

56.00 kcal43.00 kcal

0 354

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Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal341.00 kcal

16 747

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Calories in Canned Form

56.00 kcal43.00 kcal

15 443

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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal50.00 kcal

16 461

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Calories in Jam

165.00 kcal260.00 kcal

49 420

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Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal270.00 kcal

80 450

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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Citrus

Season

Summer

Dry

Varieties

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

Jamaican Tangelo

Seedless Variety

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Color

Red

Orange, Yellow

Inside Color

Red

Creamy Yellow

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Succulent

Taste

Sour, Tart

Sweet

Origin

Europe

Jamaica

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-drained

Loamy

Soil pH

6-75.5-6

3.5 10

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Climatic Conditions

Cold

Warm

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 name is derived from the word "ugly" refering to the it's unpleasant appearance, with rough, wrinkled, greenish-yellow rind, wrapped loosely around the orange pulpy citrus inside.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

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Beer

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Spirits

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Cocktails

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Production

Top Producer

Russia

Jamaica

Other Countries

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

United States of America

Top Importer

Germany

Europe

Top Exporter

Russia

Jamaica

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes rubrum

Citrus reticulata × Citrus paradisi

Synonym

Ribes Rubrum

Tangelo, citrus tangelo

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Saxifragales

Sapindales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Ribes

Citrus

Species

R. rubrum

C. reticulata × paradisi

Generic Group

Saxifrage

Citrus fruit

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Difference Between Red Currant and Ugli fruit

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Red Currant and Ugli fruit with peel is 56.00 kcal and 45.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 56.00 kcal and 43.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Red Currant and Ugli fruit 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 Ugli fruit is Saxifragales and Sapindales respectively. Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family and Ugli fruit belongs to Rutaceae family. Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species and Ugli fruit belongs to Citrus genus of C. reticulata × paradisi species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.