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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Anti-inflammatory properties, Asthma treatment, Body hydration, Cancer prevention, Digestive aid, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation

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

1.1.1 General Benefits

Anti-inflammatory properties, Body hydration, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Maintains healthy cholesterol level

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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Treatment of dark spots, Treatment of skin diseases

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Acts as moisturizer, Prevents hair loss, Promotes longer and healthier hair, Protects hair, Rejuvenates scalp, Remedy for split ends

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

Breathing difficulty, Decrease in blood pressure, Dizziness, Eczema, Hives, Runny nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes

Abdominal pains, Asthma, Conjunctivitis, Eczema, Itching, Nasal polyps, Runny nose, Skin rash, Swelling

1.5 Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting

Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Might cause change of urine color

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

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1.6.2 Lactating Women

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1.7 Best Time to Eat

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., Strictly avoid empty stomach

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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

7.55 g15.40 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.40 gNA

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

6.20 gNA

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.61 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.09

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

28.00 mcg12.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.05 mg

0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg

0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.18 mg0.30 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg0.40 mg

0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.07 mg

0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcgNA

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.10 mg181.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg1.00 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcgNA

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

4,532.00 mcgNA

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

8.00 mcgNA

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

4.10 mgNA

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.15 g0.40 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

112.00 mg322.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.24 mg1.54 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg2.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

7.00 mg55.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg24.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.27 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

11.00 mg59.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.26 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.09 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.40 mcgNA

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg72.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

50.00 mg107.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

2.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.45 g81.96 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.25 g0.86 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA63.00 kcal

15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcalNA

12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

NANA

0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal283.00 kcal

32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

NANA

17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal108.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

252.00 kcal183.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal270.00 kcal

80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry, Melon

Berry

4.2 Season

Summer

4.3 Varieties

Sugar Baby, Sangria, Golden Midget, Starlight, Jubilee, Starbrite, Extazy, Stars 'n' Stripes, Mickylee, Yellow Baby, Yellow Doll, Little Baby Flower, Sweet Favorite and Cream of Saskatchewan

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

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

Canary yellow, Coral red, Orange, Salmon yellow, Scarlet red, White

Black

4.6 Inside Color

Red

Grey

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Tart

4.10 Origin

Southern Africa

Asia, Europe

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained

Sandy loam, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.86-6.5

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Cold, Moist

5 Facts

5.1 Facts about

Watermelon contain 91% of water.
In Japan & Chine, watermelon is a popular gift to bring a host.
Entire watermelon is edible, even the rinds & seeds.
There are more than 1200 varieties grown in the world.

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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

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5.2.2 Beer

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5.2.3 Spirits

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5.2.4 Cocktails

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5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

China

Russia

5.3.2 Other Countries

Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Spain, Turkey, United States of America

New Zealand, Poland, United Kingdom, United States of America

5.3.3 Top Importer

Germany

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5.3.4 Top Exporter

China

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6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Citrullus Lanatus

Ribes nigrum

6.2 Synonym

Citrullus vulgaris

R. nigrum forma chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. chlorocarpum or R. nigrum var. sibiricum or R. cyathiforme or R. olidum

7 Classification

7.1 Domain

Eukarya

7.2 Kingdom

Plantae

7.3 Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

7.4 Division

Magnoliophyta

7.5 Class

Magnoliopsida

7.6 Subclass

Dillenhidae

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Cucurbitales

Saxifragales

7.8 Family

Cucurbitaceae

Grossulariaceae

7.9 Genus

Citrullus

Ribes

7.10 Species

C. lanatus

R. nigrum

7.11 Generic Group

Gourd

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Watermelon and Blackcurrant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Blackcurrant with peel is Not Available and 63.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Watermelon 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 Watermelon and Blackcurrant is Cucurbitales and Saxifragales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Blackcurrant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Blackcurrant belongs to Ribes genus of R. nigrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.