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Watermelon and Red Currant

Benefits

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

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

Skin Benefits

Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Protects hair

Allergy

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

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Bloating, Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Lactating Women

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)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Carbs

7.55 g13.80 g
1 79.18
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Fiber

0.40 g4.30 g
0 10.4
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Sugar

6.20 g7.37 g
0 63.35
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Protein

0.61 g1.40 g
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.080.10
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

28.00 mcg2.00 mcg
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.03 mg0.04 mg
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.02 mg0.05 mg
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.18 mg0.10 mg
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.22 mg0.06 mg
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.05 mg0.07 mg
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

3.00 mcg8.00 mcg
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

8.10 mg41.00 mg
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.05 mg0.10 mg
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

0.10 mcg11.00 mcg
0 40.3
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Lycopene

4,532.00 mcg0.00 mcg
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

8.00 mcg47.00 mcg
0 834
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Choline

4.10 mg7.60 mg
0 19.2
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Fat

0.15 g0.20 g
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

112.00 mg275.00 mg
42 840
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Iron

0.24 mg1.00 mg
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg1.00 mg
0 1556
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Calcium

7.00 mg33.00 mg
1 100
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Magnesium

10.00 mg13.00 mg
0 92
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Zinc

0.10 mg0.23 mg
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

11.00 mg44.00 mg
0 113
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Manganese

0.04 mg0.19 mg
0 3.3
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Copper

0.04 mg0.11 mg
0 2
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Selenium

0.40 mcg0.60 mcg
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg35.00 mg
0 318
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Omega 6s

50.00 mg53.00 mg
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

2.00 mg10.00 mg
0 87
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Water Content

91.45 g83.95 g
0 95.23
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Ash

0.25 g0.66 g
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g
100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

30.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

30.00 kcal56.00 kcal
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

30.00 kcal56.00 kcal
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

340.00 kcal308.00 kcal
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

30.00 kcal56.00 kcal
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

30.00 kcal70.00 kcal
16 461
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Calories in Jam

252.00 kcal165.00 kcal
49 420
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Calories in Pie

150.00 kcal260.00 kcal
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry, Melon
Berry

Season

Summer
Summer

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

Seedless Variety

Color

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

Inside Color

Red
Red

Shape

Round
Round

Texture

Crispy
Juicy

Taste

Sweet
Sour, Tart

Origin

Southern Africa
Europe

Grows on

Vines
Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Sandy, Well-drained
Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-6.86-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Dry, Hot
Cold

Facts

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.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Beer

Spirits

Cocktails

Production

Top Producer

China
Russia

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

Top Importer

Germany
Germany

Top Exporter

China
Russia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Citrullus Lanatus
Ribes rubrum

Synonym

Citrullus vulgaris
Ribes Rubrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya
Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Dillenhidae
Rosidae

Order

Cucurbitales
Saxifragales

Family

Cucurbitaceae
Grossulariaceae

Genus

Citrullus
Ribes

Species

C. lanatus
R. rubrum

Generic Group

Gourd
Saxifrage

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 30.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 30.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal 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.