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
Yes
  
Yes
  
Lactating Women
Yes
  
Yes
  
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)
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Vitamins
  
  
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Lycopene
4,532.00 mcg
  
2
Minerals
  
  
Fatty Acids
  
  
Sterol
  
  
Phytosterol
Not Available
  
Serving Size
100 g
  
100 g
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
  
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Dried Form
340.00 kcal
  
12
308.00 kcal
  
16
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Calories in Foods
  
  
Calories in Jam
252.00 kcal
  
18
165.00 kcal
  
31
Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal
  
99+
260.00 kcal
  
32
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
Yes
  
No
  
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
6-6.8
  
6-7
  
Climatic Conditions
Dry, Hot
  
Cold
  
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
Yes
  
Yes
  
Beer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Spirits
No
  
Yes
  
Cocktails
Yes
  
Yes
  
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
  
Botanical Name
Citrullus Lanatus
  
Ribes rubrum
  
Synonym
Citrullus vulgaris
  
Not Available
  
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 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 and 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.