Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Scurvy treatment, Ulcer prevention
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Protects hair
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Side Effects
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Allergic reaction, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Stomach pain, Vomiting
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)
Any time except an hour after meal, Don't consume at night and before bed
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
13.80 g12.20 g
1
79.18
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Fiber
4.30 g4.60 g
0
10.4
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Sugar
7.37 g4.04 g
0
63.35
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Protein
1.40 g0.39 g
0.3
14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio
0.100.03
0.02
0.52
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Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg3.00 mcg
0
426
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg0.01 mg
0
0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.05 mg0.02 mg
0
1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.10 mg0.10 mg
0
2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.06 mg0.30 mg
0
1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.07 mg0.06 mg
0
0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
8.00 mcg1.00 mcg
0
81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
41.00 mg13.30 mg
0
228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.10 mg1.20 mg
0
3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
11.00 mcg5.10 mcg
0
40.3
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Lycopene
0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0
5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin
47.00 mcg91.00 mcg
0
834
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Choline
7.60 mg5.50 mg
0
14.2
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Fat
0.20 g0.13 g
0
33.49
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Minerals
Potassium
275.00 mg85.00 mg
42
840
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Iron
1.00 mg0.25 mg
0.06
9
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Sodium
1.00 mg2.00 mg
0
1556
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Calcium
33.00 mg8.00 mg
1
100
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Magnesium
13.00 mg6.00 mg
0
92
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Zinc
0.23 mg0.10 mg
0
2.7
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Phosphorus
44.00 mg13.00 mg
0
113
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Manganese
0.19 mg0.36 mg
0
3.3
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Copper
0.11 mg0.06 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 mg22.00 mg
0
318
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Omega 6s
53.00 mg33.00 mg
0
1689
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Sterol
Phytosterol
NANA
0
87
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Water Content
83.95 g87.13 g
0
95.23
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Ash
0.66 g0.20 g
0
87.1
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Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
56.00 kcal46.00 kcal
15
299
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
NANA
12
354
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Calories in Frozen Form
NA42.00 kcal
0
187
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Calories in Dried Form
308.00 kcal308.00 kcal
32
747
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Calories in Canned Form
NA151.00 kcal
17
443
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Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
70.00 kcal54.00 kcal
17
461
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Calories in Jam
165.00 kcal150.00 kcal
49
420
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Calories in Pie
260.00 kcal164.00 kcal
80
450
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Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Summer
Autumn
Varieties
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Early Black, Howes, Ben Lear and Stevens
Seedless Variety
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Color
Red
Red
Inside Color
Red
White
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sour, Tart
Bitter, Tart
Origin
Europe
North America
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Moist, Well-drained
Clay, Sandy, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-74.5-5
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.
- Europeans thought the cranberry blossom looked like the head of a sandhill crane, hence the name Cranberry.
- They are also known as bounce berries as they bounce when they ripe.
- Cranberries do not grow in water.
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
United States of America
Other Countries
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Canada, Latvia, Macedonia, NA, Romania, Tunisia, Ukraine
Top Importer
Germany
Europe
Top Exporter
Russia
United States of America
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Ribes rubrum
Vaccinium Macrocarpon
Synonym
Not Available
Oxycoccus macrocarpus
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Dillenhidae
Order
Saxifragales
Ericales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Ribes
Vaccinium
Species
R. rubrum
Vaccinium macrocarpon
Generic Group
Saxifrage
Heath