Strawberry and Red Currant
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Asthma treatment, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Improves stomach health, Increases metabolic rate, Prevents constipation
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Eye care, 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, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Shiny hair, Treatment of dandruff
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Chest pains, Eczema, Hives inside the cheeks, Itching, Skin rash, Swelling, Watery eyes
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
No
Yes
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 eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
7.68 g
99+
13.80 g
34
Fiber
2.00 g
26
4.30 g
13
Sugar
4.89 g
99+
7.37 g
40
Protein
0.67 g
99+
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.09
16
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
1.00 mcg
36
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.02 mg
35
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
36
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.39 mg
37
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.13 mg
99+
0.06 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
38
0.07 mg
24
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
24.00 mcg
10
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
58.80 mg
13
41.00 mg
20
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.29 mg
24
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.20 mcg
26
11.00 mcg
8
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
26.00 mcg
27
47.00 mcg
22
Choline
5.70 mg
21
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.30 g
28
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
153.00 mg
99+
275.00 mg
22
Iron
0.41 mg
28
1.00 mg
13
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
16.00 mg
25
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
13.00 mg
22
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.14 mg
19
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
0.39 mg
10
0.19 mg
20
Copper
0.05 mg
99+
0.11 mg
20
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
65.00 mg
12
35.00 mg
20
Omega 6s
90.00 mg
21
53.00 mg
31
Sterol
Phytosterol
12.00 mg
7
Not Available
Water Content
90.95 g
8
83.95 g
99+
Ash
0.40 g
33
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
33.00 kcal
35
56.00 kcal
20
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
35.00 kcal
25
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
375.00 kcal
7
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
92.00 kcal
7
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
Not Available
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
Not Available
165.00 kcal
31
Calories in Pie
Not Available
260.00 kcal
32
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Spring, Summer
Summer
Varieties
Allstar, Annapolis, Cavendish, Chandler, Earliglow, Flavorfest, Honeoye, Jewel, Northeaster, San Andreas, Seascape, Tribute and Tristar
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Bright red
Red
Inside Color
Pink
Red
Shape
Conical
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sour-Sweet
Sour, Tart
Origin
Europe
Europe
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.5
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold
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 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
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
United States of America
Russia
Other Countries
Egypt, Mexico, Russia, Spain, Turkey
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
Canada
Germany
Top Exporter
United States of America
Russia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Fragaria Ananassa
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
Fragaria
Ribes
Species
F. ananassa
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Rose
Saxifrage
Difference Between Strawberry and Red Currant
We might think that Strawberry and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Strawberry and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Strawberry and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Strawberry and Red Currant with peel is 33.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Strawberry 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 Strawberry and Red Currant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Strawberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Strawberry belongs to Fragaria genus of F. ananassa species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
