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
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)
Nutrition
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Carbs
7.55 g
99+
13.80 g
34
Fiber
0.40 g
99+
4.30 g
13
Sugar
6.20 g
99+
7.37 g
40
Protein
0.61 g
99+
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.08
18
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
28.00 mcg
18
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
29
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.02 mg
37
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.18 mg
99+
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.22 mg
26
0.06 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.05 mg
40
0.07 mg
24
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
3.00 mcg
32
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
8.10 mg
99+
41.00 mg
20
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.05 mg
39
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
0.10 mcg
35
11.00 mcg
8
Lycopene
4,532.00 mcg
2
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
8.00 mcg
33
47.00 mcg
22
Choline
4.10 mg
27
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.15 g
38
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
112.00 mg
99+
275.00 mg
22
Iron
0.24 mg
99+
1.00 mg
13
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
7.00 mg
38
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
10.00 mg
25
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.10 mg
23
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
11.00 mg
35
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
0.04 mg
99+
0.19 mg
20
Copper
0.04 mg
99+
0.11 mg
20
Selenium
0.40 mcg
13
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
0.00 mg
38
35.00 mg
20
Omega 6s
50.00 mg
32
53.00 mg
31
Sterol
Phytosterol
2.00 mg
15
Not Available
Water Content
91.45 g
6
83.95 g
99+
Ash
0.25 g
39
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
56.00 kcal
20
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
30.00 kcal
23
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 Juice
30.00 kcal
38
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
252.00 kcal
18
165.00 kcal
31
Calories in Pie
150.00 kcal
99+
260.00 kcal
32
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
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
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
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Citrullus Lanatus
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Citrullus vulgaris
Not Available
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 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.
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