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Sweet Cherry and Red Currant

Sweet Cherry
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  
27
4.30 g  
13
Sugar
12.80 g  
18
7.37 g  
99+
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  
34
2.00 mcg  
35
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  
35
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  
99+
0.10 mg  
99+
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
2.10 mcg  
28
11.00 mcg  
8
Lycopene
0.00 mcg  
9
0.00 mcg  
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
85.00 mcg  
18
47.00 mcg  
25
Choline
6.10 mg  
23
7.60 mg  
16
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  
29
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  
99+
0.19 mg  
23
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  
25
35.00 mg  
22
Omega 6s
27.00 mg  
99+
53.00 mg  
32
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
12.00 mg  
16
10.00 mg  
18
Water Content
82.25 g  
99+
83.95 g  
99+
Ash
0.48 g  
29
0.66 g  
18
Calories
Serving Size
100 g  
100 g  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
63.00 kcal  
24
56.00 kcal  
28
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
50.00 kcal  
31
56.00 kcal  
27
Calories in Frozen Form
66.00 kcal  
20
56.00 kcal  
26
Calories in Dried Form
350.00 kcal  
13
308.00 kcal  
22
Calories in Canned Form
67.00 kcal  
24
56.00 kcal  
30
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Juice
83.00 kcal  
12
70.00 kcal  
18
Calories in Jam
145.00 kcal  
34
165.00 kcal  
31
Calories in Pie
410.00 kcal  
3
260.00 kcal  
34
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
Prunus avium  
Ribes Rubrum  
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 50.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal 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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