Health Benefits
Anti depressant, Cancer prevention, Heart care, Muscle pain relief, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Weight loss properties
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
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, Heals sunburn, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Softening mask
Protects hair
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
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Heart burn
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
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 eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Phytosterol
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
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
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Color
Green, Orange, Pink, Purplish black, Red, White, Yellow
Red
Taste
Sour, Sweet
Sour, Tart
Origin
Central America, South America
Europe
Soil Type
Loam, Sandy loam
Moist, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Sunny, Warm
Cold
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 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.
Top Producer
China
Russia
Other Countries
Brazil, Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
Nigeria
Germany
Top Exporter
Netherlands
Russia
Botanical Name
Solanum lycopersicum
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Lycopersicon esculentum
Not Available
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Asteridae
Rosidae
Order
Solanales
Saxifragales
Family
Solanaceae
Grossulariaceae
Species
S. lycopersicum
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Nightshade
Saxifrage
Difference Between Tomato and Red Currant
We might think that Tomato and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Tomato and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Tomato and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Tomato and Red Currant with peel is 18.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Tomato 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 Tomato and Red Currant is Solanales and Saxifragales respectively. Tomato belongs to Solanaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Tomato belongs to Solanum genus of S. lycopersicum species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.