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Strawberry and Blackcurrant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Anti depressant, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Arthritis treatment, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Diarrhea treatment, Gout treatment, Heart care, Kidney stone treatment, Liver health, Muscle pain relief, Treatment of alzheimer's disease

General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Improves blood circulation, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of common cold

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Chest pains, Eczema, Hives inside the cheeks, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling, Watery eyes
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling

Side Effects

Allergic reaction
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

Best Time to Eat

As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch), Strictly avoid empty stomach
Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

7.68 g15.40 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

2.00 g3.40 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

4.89 g7.40 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.67 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.090.09
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

1.00 mcg12.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.39 mg0.30 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.13 mg0.40 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

24.00 mcg9.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

58.80 mg181.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.29 mg1.00 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

2.20 mcg14.60 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

26.00 mcg15.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

5.70 mg0.00 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.30 g0.40 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

153.00 mg322.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.41 mg1.54 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

16.00 mg55.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg24.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.14 mg0.27 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

24.00 mg59.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.39 mg0.26 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.05 mg0.09 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.30 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

65.00 mg72.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

90.00 mg107.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

12.00 mg12.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

90.95 g81.96 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.40 g0.86 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

33.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

32.00 kcal63.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

35.00 kcal63.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

375.00 kcal283.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

92.00 kcal63.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

41.00 kcal108.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

250.00 kcal183.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal270.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry
Berry

Season

Spring, Summer
Summer

Varieties

Allstar, Annapolis, Cavendish, Chandler, Earliglow, Flavorfest, Honeoye, Jewel, Northeaster, San Andreas, Seascape, Tribute and Tristar
Ben Sarek, Ben Lomond, Ben Hope, Ben Connan, Ben Avon, Ben Gairn, Ben Dorain, Ben Hope, Ben Sarek, Ben Tirran, Big Ben, Ebony, Foxendown, Titania and Ben Alder

Seedless Variety

Color

Bright red
Black

Inside Color

Pink
Grey

Shape

Conical
Round

Texture

Juicy
Juicy

Taste

Sour-Sweet
Tart

Origin

Europe
Asia, Europe

Grows on

Bushes
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.56-6.5
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold
Cold, Moist

Facts

Facts about

  • Strawberry is the only fruit with seeds on its covering.
  • Belgium has a museum dedicated to strawberries.
  • Americans eat almost 3.4 pounds of fresh strawberries each year.
  • They are believed to be an aphrodisiac.
  • The life of black currant plant is 20-30 years.
  • Oil extracted from black currant seeds is used in production of skin care products.
  • Black currant berries are major source of food for the birds.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

United States of America
Russia

Other Countries

Egypt, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Turkey
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

Top Importer

Canada
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Top Exporter

United States of America
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Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Fragaria Ananassa
Ribes nigrum

Synonym

Fragaria × ananassa
R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

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

Fragaria
Ribes

Species

F. ananassa
R. nigrum

Generic Group

Rose
Saxifrage

Difference Between Strawberry and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Strawberry and Blackcurrant with peel is 33.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 32.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Strawberry and Blackcurrant 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 Strawberry and Blackcurrant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Strawberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Strawberry belongs to Fragaria genus of F. ananassa species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.