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Red Currant
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What is Red Currant?

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Benefits

Health Benefits

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

General Benefits

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

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

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

Side Effects

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

96% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Lactating Women

78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Best Time to Eat

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

Carbs

13.80 g
Rank: 34 (Overall)
1 79.18
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Fiber

4.30 g
Rank: 13 (Overall)
0 10.4
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Sugar

7.37 g
Rank: 49 (Overall)
0 63.35
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Protein

1.40 g
Rank: 16 (Overall)
0.3 14.07
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Protein to Carb Ratio

0.10
Rank: 15 (Overall)
0.02 0.52
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Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg
Rank: 35 (Overall)
0 681
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Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
0 0.428
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Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
0 1.3
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Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg
Rank: 62 (Overall)
0 2.8
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Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.06 mg
Rank: 57 (Overall)
0 1.4
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
0 0.4
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Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg
Rank: 27 (Overall)
0 81
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Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

41.00 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
0 228.3
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Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg
Rank: 42 (Overall)
0 3.81
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Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

11.00 mcg
Rank: 8 (Overall)
0 40.3
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Lycopene

0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
0 5204
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Lutein+Zeaxanthin

47.00 mcg
Rank: 25 (Overall)
0 834
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Choline

7.60 mg
Rank: 16 (Overall)
0 19.2
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Fat

0.20 g
Rank: 33 (Overall)
0 33.49
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Minerals

Potassium

275.00 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
42 840
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Iron

1.00 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
0.06 9
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Sodium

1.00 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
0 1556
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Calcium

33.00 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
1 100
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Magnesium

13.00 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0 92
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Zinc

0.23 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
0 2.7
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Phosphorus

44.00 mg
Rank: 7 (Overall)
0 113
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Manganese

0.19 mg
Rank: 23 (Overall)
0 3.3
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Copper

0.11 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
0 2
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Selenium

0.60 mcg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
0 63.7
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Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

35.00 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
0 318
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Omega 6s

53.00 mg
Rank: 32 (Overall)
0 1689
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Sterol

Phytosterol

10.00 mg
Rank: 18 (Overall)
0 87
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Water Content

83.95 g
Rank: 44 (Overall)
0 95.23
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Ash

0.66 g
Rank: 18 (Overall)
0 87.1
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Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

56.00 kcal
Rank: 28 (Overall)
15 354
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Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

56.00 kcal
Rank: 27 (Overall)
12 354
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Calories in Frozen Form

56.00 kcal
Rank: 26 (Overall)
0 354
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Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal
Rank: 22 (Overall)
16 747
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Calories in Canned Form

56.00 kcal
Rank: 30 (Overall)
15 443
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Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal
Rank: 18 (Overall)
16 461
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Calories in Jam

165.00 kcal
Rank: 31 (Overall)
49 420
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Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal
Rank: 34 (Overall)
80 450
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Characteristics

Type

Berry

Season

Summer

Varieties

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

Seedless Variety

25% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits

Color

Red

Inside Color

Red

Shape

Round

Texture

Juicy

Taste

Sour, Tart

Origin

Europe

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

6-7
3.5 10
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Climatic Conditions

Cold

Facts

Facts about

  • 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

94% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Beer

89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Spirits

82% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Cocktails

97% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

Production

Top Producer

Russia

Other Countries

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

Top Importer

Germany

Top Exporter

Russia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ribes rubrum

Synonym

Ribes Rubrum

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Rosidae

Order

Saxifragales

Family

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Ribes

Species

R. rubrum

Generic Group

Saxifrage

What is Red Currant Good For?

What is Red Currant? What is Red Currant good for? All fruits are good for health but some have a better a nutritional value as compared to others. Filled with essential nutrients, Red Currant fruit acts as a remedy for various health problems. Some of the Red Currant Benefits are: cancer prevention, gout treatment, heart care, regulation of heart rate and treatment of rheumatism and its general health benefits are: anti oxidant properties, controls blood pressure, cures fever, digestive aid, healing of wounds, helps in weight loss and strengthens bones. It can also be used for nourishment of skin and hair. Some skin benefits are brightens and lightens complexion, reduces wrinkles and treatment of acne and hair benefits are protects hair. If this fruit is consumed in excess or if you are intolerant, you might experience some side effects or allergies. Red Currant side effects are: possibly unsafe during pregnancy and its allergy symptoms are abnormally rapid heart rate, anaphylaxis, breathing difficulty, hives, itching and swallowing difficulties. Keep reading to get all the necessary information about Red Currant.