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Tomato and Blackcurrant


Blackcurrant and Tomato


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   

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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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