Tomato and Blackcurrant
Benefits
Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
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
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, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, 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
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Diarrhea, Eczema, Hives, Itching sensation in throat, Nausea, Skin Rashes, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting, Wheezing
Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling
Side Effects
Heart burn
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)
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
3.90 g
99+
15.40 g
24
Fiber
1.20 g
34
Not Available
Sugar
2.60 g
99+
Not Available
Protein
0.90 g
30
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.23
5
0.09
16
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
42.00 mcg
14
12.00 mcg
25
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.04 mg
27
0.05 mg
21
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
39
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.59 mg
27
0.30 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.09 mg
99+
0.40 mg
7
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.08 mg
20
0.07 mg
26
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
15.00 mcg
20
Not Available
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
14.00 mg
99+
181.00 mg
2
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.54 mg
18
1.00 mg
9
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
7.90 mcg
9
Not Available
Lycopene
2,573.00 mcg
3
Not Available
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
123.00 mcg
10
Not Available
Choline
6.70 mg
16
Not Available
Fat
0.20 g
33
0.40 g
21
Minerals
Potassium
237.00 mg
28
322.00 mg
15
Iron
0.27 mg
38
1.54 mg
9
Sodium
5.00 mg
15
2.00 mg
18
Calcium
10.00 mg
34
55.00 mg
4
Magnesium
11.00 mg
24
24.00 mg
10
Zinc
0.17 mg
16
0.27 mg
11
Phosphorus
24.00 mg
21
59.00 mg
5
Manganese
0.11 mg
29
0.26 mg
18
Copper
0.06 mg
38
0.09 mg
25
Selenium
0.00 mcg
17
Not Available
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
3.00 mg
35
72.00 mg
11
Omega 6s
80.00 mg
24
107.00 mg
18
Sterol
Phytosterol
7.00 mg
12
Not Available
Water Content
94.52 g
2
81.96 g
99+
Ash
0.50 g
26
0.86 g
12
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
18.00 kcal
99+
63.00 kcal
16
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
16.00 kcal
29
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
258.00 kcal
28
283.00 kcal
20
Calories in Canned Form
17.00 kcal
27
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
17.00 kcal
99+
108.00 kcal
8
Calories in Jam
110.00 kcal
37
183.00 kcal
28
Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal
99+
270.00 kcal
29
Characteristics
Type
Berry, Fruit vegetable
Berry
Season
All seasons
Summer
Varieties
Better Boy, Early Girl, Beefsteak, Beefmaster, Pink Brandywinem, Caspian Pink, Thai Pinks, Hawaiian Pineapple, Kellogg’s Breakfast, Cherokee Purple, Black Ethiopian and Paul Robeson
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
Yes
No
Color
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Black
Inside Color
Red
Grey
Shape
Round
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Tart
Origin
Central America, South America
Asia, Europe
Grows on
Bushes
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
Sandy loam, Well-drained
Soil pH
6-6.8
6-6.5
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
Cold, Moist
Facts
Facts about
- Around 10,000 varieties of tomatoes are grown in the world.
- In Buñol, people celebrate the Tomatina festival where around 1.5 lakh tomatoes are used.
- As per Guinness book of records, heaviest tomato weighed 3.51 kg.
- 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
Yes
Yes
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
No
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Not Available
Production
Top Producer
China
Russia
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Top Importer
Nigeria
Not Available
Top Exporter
Netherlands
Not Available
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
Ribes nigrum
Synonym
Lycopersicon esculentum
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
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Saxifragales
Family
Solanaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Solanum
Ribes
Species
S. lycopersicum
R. nigrum
Generic Group
Nightshade
Saxifrage
Difference Between Tomato and Blackcurrant
We might think that Tomato and Blackcurrant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tomato and Blackcurrant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tomato and Blackcurrant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tomato and Blackcurrant with peel is 18.00 kcal and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tomato 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 Tomato and Blackcurrant is Solanales and Saxifragales respectively. Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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