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Sweet Cherry and Red Currant


Red Currant and Sweet Cherry


Benefits

Health Benefits
Arthritis prevention, Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of alzheimer's disease   
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, Sore throat treatment   
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, Hives, 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   
Yes   

Lactating Women
No   
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
16.00 g   
20
13.80 g   
34

Fiber
2.10 g   
25
4.30 g   
13

Sugar
12.80 g   
13
7.37 g   
40

Protein
1.10 g   
21
1.40 g   
16

Protein to Carb Ratio
0.07   
20
0.10   
15

Vitamins
  
  

Vitamin A (Retinol)
3.00 mcg   
32
2.00 mcg   
33

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg   
34
0.04 mg   
24

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.03 mg   
27
0.05 mg   
20

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.15 mg   
99+
0.10 mg   
99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.20 mg   
31
0.06 mg   
99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg   
37
0.07 mg   
24

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
4.00 mcg   
31
8.00 mcg   
27

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

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.07 mg   
38
0.10 mg   
37

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.10 mcg   
27
11.00 mcg   
8

Lycopene
0.00 mcg   
9
0.00 mcg   
9

Lutein+Zeaxanthin
85.00 mcg   
16
47.00 mcg   
22

Choline
6.10 mg   
19
7.60 mg   
13

Fat
0.20 g   
33
0.20 g   
33

Minerals
  
  

Potassium
222.00 mg   
33
275.00 mg   
22

Iron
0.36 mg   
31
1.00 mg   
13

Sodium
0.00 mg   
21
1.00 mg   
20

Calcium
13.00 mg   
28
33.00 mg   
13

Magnesium
11.00 mg   
24
13.00 mg   
22

Zinc
0.07 mg   
26
0.23 mg   
12

Phosphorus
21.00 mg   
24
44.00 mg   
7

Manganese
0.07 mg   
38
0.19 mg   
20

Copper
0.06 mg   
37
0.11 mg   
20

Selenium
0.00 mcg   
17
0.60 mcg   
10

Fatty Acids
  
  

Omega 3s
26.00 mg   
23
35.00 mg   
20

Omega 6s
27.00 mg   
99+
53.00 mg   
31

Sterol
  
  

Phytosterol
12.00 mg   
7
Not Available   

Water Content
82.25 g   
99+
83.95 g   
99+

Ash
0.48 g   
28
0.66 g   
17

Calories

Serving Size
100 g   
100 g   

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal   
16
56.00 kcal   
20

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available   
Not Available   

Calories in Frozen Form
66.00 kcal   
10
Not Available   

Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal   
11
308.00 kcal   
16

Calories in Canned Form
67.00 kcal   
16
Not Available   

Calories in Foods
  
  

Calories in Juice
83.00 kcal   
12
70.00 kcal   
17

Calories in Jam
145.00 kcal   
34
165.00 kcal   
31

Calories in Pie
410.00 kcal   
3
260.00 kcal   
32

Characteristics

Type
Tree fruit   
Berry   

Season
Summer   
Summer   

Varieties
Vandalay, Stella, Tehranivee, Sonata, Whitegold, Symphony, Blackgold, Sunburst, Lapins, Skeena and Sweetheart   
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets   

Seedless Variety
No   
No   

Color
Red   
Red   

Inside Color
Red   
Red   

Shape
Round   
Round   

Texture
Crunchy   
Juicy   

Taste
Sweet   
Sour, Tart   

Origin
Europe, Western Asia   
Europe   

Grows on
Trees   
Trees   

Cultivation
  
  

Soil Type
Sandy   
Moist, Well-drained   

Soil pH
5.5-8   
6-7   

Climatic Conditions
Cold   
Cold   

Facts

Facts about
  • The word cherry is derived from the Turkish town of Cerasus.
  • In Oliver, British Columbia, a pie of 39,683 pounds was baked which holds the record of biggest cherry pie.
  • National cherry cheese cake day is on April 23.
  
  • 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
Turkey   
Russia   

Other Countries
Austria, Chile, China, France, Germany, Greece, Iran, Italy, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Spain, Syria, Ukraine, United States of America, Uzbekistan   
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom   

Top Importer
Russia   
Germany   

Top Exporter
Poland   
Russia   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Prunus avium   
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
Prunus   
Ribes   

Species
P. avium   
R. rubrum   

Generic Group
Rose   
Saxifrage   

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Difference Between Sweet Cherry and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Sweet Cherry and Red Currant with peel is 63.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Sweet 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 Sweet Cherry and Red Currant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Sweet Cherry belongs to Rosaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Sweet Cherry belongs to Prunus genus of P. avium species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.

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