Sour Cherry and Red Currant

Sour Cherry

Red Currant

Red Currant and Sour Cherry

Benefits

Health Benefits

Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of osteoarthritis

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

General Benefits

Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures headache, Digestive aid

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of dark spots

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Acts as moisturizer, Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Rejuvenates scalp

Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Fainting, Itching, Nasal congestion, Nausea, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Tingling sensation in mouth, Vomiting, Wheezing

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

Side Effects

Abdominal cramps, Allergic reaction, Bloating, Intestinal gas

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

12.20 g

13.80 g

Fiber

1.60 g

4.30 g

Sugar

8.50 g

7.37 g

Protein

1.00 g

1.40 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.08

0.10

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

64.00 mcg

2.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg

0.04 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.04 mg

0.05 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg

0.10 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.14 mg

99+

0.06 mg

99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.04 mg

99+

0.07 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

10.00 mg

99+

41.00 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.07 mg

0.10 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.10 mcg

11.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

85.00 mcg

47.00 mcg

Choline

6.10 mg

7.60 mg

Fat

0.30 g

0.20 g

Minerals

Potassium

173.00 mg

99+

275.00 mg

Iron

0.32 mg

1.00 mg

Sodium

3.00 mg

1.00 mg

Calcium

16.00 mg

33.00 mg

Magnesium

9.00 mg

13.00 mg

Zinc

0.10 mg

0.23 mg

Phosphorus

15.00 mg

44.00 mg

Manganese

0.11 mg

0.19 mg

Copper

0.10 mg

0.11 mg

Selenium

0.00 mcg

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

44.00 mg

35.00 mg

Omega 6s

46.00 mg

53.00 mg

Sterol

Water Content

86.13 g

83.95 g

99+

Ash

0.40 g

0.66 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

50.00 kcal

56.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

46.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

350.00 kcal

308.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

75.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

52.00 kcal

70.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

200.00 kcal

165.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

390.00 kcal

260.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Berry

Season

Summer

Varieties

Evan, Mesabi, Meteor, Northstar, Montmorency and Mongolian

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

Seedless Variety

Color

Red

Inside Color

Red

Shape

Round

Texture

Crunchy

Juicy

Taste

Sweet-Sour

Sour, Tart

Origin

Europe, Western Asia

Europe

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy

Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

5.5-8

6-7

Climatic Conditions

Cold

Facts

Facts about

Using 1/4 tablespoon of almond extract with cherries, brings out the real flavor of cherries.
In earlier times, serving cherry pie with ice cream was prohibited.
23 April is National cherry cheese cake day.

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

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Turkey

Russia

Other Countries

Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Croatia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Macedonia, Moldova, Poland, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan

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

Top Importer

Germany

Top Exporter

Poland

Russia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Prunus cerasus

Ribes rubrum

Synonym

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Rosales

Saxifragales

Family

Rosaceae

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Prunus

Ribes

Species

P. cerasus

R. rubrum

Generic Group

Rose

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Sour Cherry and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sour Cherry and Red Currant with peel is 50.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry and Red Currant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Sour Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Sour Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. cerasus species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.