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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

Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

1.2 Skin Benefits

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

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth

Protects hair

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

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

1.5 Side Effects

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

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

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 eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

7.55 g13.80 g

1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

0.40 g4.30 g

0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

6.20 g7.37 g

0 63.35

2.3 Protein

0.61 g1.40 g

0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.10

0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

28.00 mcg2.00 mcg

0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 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 mg0.10 mg

0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg0.06 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 mcg8.00 mcg

0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.10 mg41.00 mg

0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.10 mg

0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcg11.00 mcg

0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

4,532.00 mcg0.00 mcg

0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

8.00 mcg47.00 mcg

0 834

2.4.13 Choline

4.10 mg7.60 mg

0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.15 g0.20 g

0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

112.00 mg275.00 mg

42 840

2.6.2 Iron

0.24 mg1.00 mg

0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg

0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

7.00 mg33.00 mg

1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

10.00 mg13.00 mg

0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.10 mg0.23 mg

0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

11.00 mg44.00 mg

0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.04 mg0.19 mg

0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.04 mg0.11 mg

0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.40 mcg0.60 mcg

0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

0.00 mg35.00 mg

0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

50.00 mg53.00 mg

0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

2.00 mgNA

0 87

2.9 Water Content

91.45 g83.95 g

0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.25 g0.66 g

0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

NA56.00 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 kcal308.00 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 kcal70.00 kcal

17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

252.00 kcal165.00 kcal

49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal260.00 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

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

4.4 Seedless Variety

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4.5 Color

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

Red

4.6 Inside Color

Red

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Crispy

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sweet

Sour, Tart

4.10 Origin

Southern Africa

Europe

4.11 Grows on

Vines

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained

Moist, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-6.86-7

3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot

Cold

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 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.

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

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

5.3.3 Top Importer

Germany

5.3.4 Top Exporter

China

Russia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Citrullus Lanatus

Ribes rubrum

6.2 Synonym

Citrullus vulgaris

Not Available

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. rubrum

7.11 Generic Group

Gourd

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Watermelon and Red Currant

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

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Watermelon and Red Currant with peel is Not Available and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and Not Available respectively. Thus, Watermelon 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 Watermelon and Red Currant is Cucurbitales and Saxifragales respectively. Watermelon belongs to Cucurbitaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Watermelon belongs to Citrullus genus of C. lanatus species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.