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Salmonberry and Red Currant


Red Currant and Salmonberry


Benefits

Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Improves stomach health, Weight loss properties  
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism  

General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Digestive aid, Eye care, Healing of wounds, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones  
Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones  

Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles  
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne  

Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth  
Protects hair  

Allergy
  
  

Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal pains, Itching, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips  
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties  

Side Effects
Allergic reaction  
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy  

Recommeded for
  
  

Pregnant Women
Yes  
Yes  

Lactating Women
Yes  
Yes  

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
10.10 g  
99+
13.80 g  
34

Fiber
1.90 g  
27
4.30 g  
13

Sugar
3.70 g  
99+
7.37 g  
40

Protein
0.90 g  
30
1.40 g  
16

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09  
16
0.10  
15

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
50.00 mcg  
12
2.00 mcg  
33

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg  
23
0.04 mg  
24

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.06 mg  
15
0.05 mg  
20

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.47 mg  
32
0.10 mg  
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.17 mg  
37
0.06 mg  
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg  
21
0.07 mg  
24

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
17.00 mcg  
18
8.00 mcg  
27

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
9.20 mg  
99+
41.00 mg  
20

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
1.61 mg  
4
0.10 mg  
37

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
14.80 mcg  
6
11.00 mcg  
8

Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
Not Available  
47.00 mcg  
22

Choline
Not Available  
7.60 mg  
13

Fat
0.33 g  
25
0.20 g  
33

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
110.00 mg  
99+
275.00 mg  
22

Iron
0.40 mg  
29
1.00 mg  
13

Sodium
14.00 mg  
8
1.00 mg  
20

Calcium
13.00 mg  
28
33.00 mg  
13

Magnesium
15.00 mg  
19
13.00 mg  
22

Zinc
0.28 mg  
10
0.23 mg  
12

Phosphorus
27.00 mg  
19
44.00 mg  
7

Manganese
1.10 mg  
3
0.19 mg  
20

Copper
0.03 mg  
99+
0.11 mg  
20

Selenium
Not Available  
0.60 mcg  
10

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
0.00 mg  
38
35.00 mg  
20

Omega 6s
0.00 mg  
99+
53.00 mg  
31

Sterol
  
  

Water Content
88.21 g  
18
83.95 g  
99+

Ash
0.56 g  
21
0.66 g  
17

Calories

Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
47.00 kcal  
26
56.00 kcal  
20

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available  
Not Available  

Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available  
Not Available  

Calories in Dried Form
Not Available  
308.00 kcal  
16

Calories in Canned Form
Not Available  
Not Available  

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
55.00 kcal  
25
70.00 kcal  
17

Calories in Jam
120.00 kcal  
36
165.00 kcal  
31

Calories in Pie
360.00 kcal  
9
260.00 kcal  
32

Characteristics

Type
Berry  
Berry  

Season
All seasons  
Summer  

Varieties
Golden ruby and Olympic Double  
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets  

Seedless Variety
No  
No  

Color
Pink, Pink red, Salmon, Salmon yellow  
Red  

Inside Color
Pink  
Red  

Shape
Oval  
Round  

Texture
Juicy  
Juicy  

Taste
Sweet  
Sour, Tart  

Origin
North America  
Europe  

Grows on
Trees  
Trees  

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Loam  
Moist, Well-drained  

Soil pH
5.7-7.2  
6-7  

Climatic Conditions
Moist  
Cold  

Facts

Facts about
  • The name salmon berry is due of the resemblance with 'salmon roe'.
  • In 1 kg of fruit, there are total 315,250 seeds.
  • Salmon berry tree leaves act as an excellent replacement for tea.
  
  • 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.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
Not Available  
Yes  

Beer
Not Available  
Yes  

Spirits
Not Available  
Yes  

Cocktails
Not Available  
Yes  

Production
  
  

Top Producer
United States of America  
Russia  

Other Countries
Canada, Mexico  
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom  

Top Importer
Not Available  
Germany  

Top Exporter
Not Available  
Russia  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Rubus spectabilis  
Ribes rubrum  

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
Rosales  
Saxifragales  

Family
Rosaceae  
Grossulariaceae  

Genus
Rubus  
Ribes  

Species
R. spectabilis  
R. rubrum  

Generic Group
Not Available  
Saxifrage  

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Difference Between Salmonberry and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Salmonberry and Red Currant with peel is 47.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Salmonberry and Red Currant 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 Salmonberry and Red Currant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Salmonberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Salmonberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. spectabilis species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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