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1 Benefits

1.1 Health Benefits

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

1.1.1 General Benefits

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

1.2 Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

1.3 Hair Benefits

Protects hair

1.4 Allergy

1.4.1 Allergy Symptoms

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

1.5 Side Effects

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

1.6 Recommeded for

1.6.1 Pregnant Women

96% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

1.6.2 Lactating Women

78% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

1.7 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)

2 Nutrition

2.1 Serving Size

100 g

2.2 Carbs

13.80 g
Rank: 34 (Overall)
Avocado
1 79.18

2.2.1 Fiber

4.30 g
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Blackberry
0 10.4

2.2.2 Sugar

7.37 g
Rank: 40 (Overall)
Bilberry
0 63.35

2.3 Protein

1.40 g
Rank: 16 (Overall)
Apple
0.3 14.07

2.3.1 Protein to Carb Ratio

0.10
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Apple
0.02 0.52

2.4 Vitamins

2.4.1 Vitamin A (Retinol)

2.00 mcg
Rank: 33 (Overall)
Pomegranate
0 426

2.4.2 Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.04 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Apple
0 0.428

2.4.3 Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Apple
0 1.3

2.4.4 Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.10 mg
Rank: 62 (Overall)
Gojiberry
0 2.8

2.4.5 Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.06 mg
Rank: 53 (Overall)
Lychee
0 1.4

2.4.6 Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.07 mg
Rank: 24 (Overall)
Apple
0 0.4

2.4.7 Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

8.00 mcg
Rank: 27 (Overall)
Gojiberry
0 81

2.4.8 Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

41.00 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Olive
0 228.3

2.4.9 Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.10 mg
Rank: 37 (Overall)
Gojiberry
0 3.81

2.4.10 Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

11.00 mcg
Rank: 8 (Overall)
Orange
0 40.3

2.4.11 Lycopene

0.00 mcg
Rank: 9 (Overall)
Avocado
0 5204

2.4.12 Lutein+Zeaxanthin

47.00 mcg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Pineapple
0 834

2.4.13 Choline

7.60 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Gojiberry
0 14.2

2.5 Fat

0.20 g
Rank: 33 (Overall)
Physalis
0 33.49

2.6 Minerals

2.6.1 Potassium

275.00 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Olive
42 840

2.6.2 Iron

1.00 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
White Grapefruit
0.06 9

2.6.3 Sodium

1.00 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Orange
0 1556

2.6.4 Calcium

33.00 mg
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Longan
1 100

2.6.5 Magnesium

13.00 mg
Rank: 22 (Overall)
Gojiberry
0 92

2.6.6 Zinc

0.23 mg
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Apple
0 2.7

2.6.7 Phosphorus

44.00 mg
Rank: 7 (Overall)
Gojiberry
0 113

2.6.8 Manganese

0.19 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Apple
0 3.3

2.6.9 Copper

0.11 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Apple
0 2

2.6.10 Selenium

0.60 mcg
Rank: 10 (Overall)
Apple
0 63.7

2.7 Fatty Acids

2.7.1 Omega 3s

35.00 mg
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Watermelon
0 318

2.7.2 Omega 6s

53.00 mg
Rank: 31 (Overall)
Jambul
0 1689

2.8 Sterol

2.8.1 Phytosterol

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Jambul
0 87

2.9 Water Content

83.95 g
Rank: 42 (Overall)
Gojiberry
0 95.23

2.10 Ash

0.66 g
Rank: 17 (Overall)
Gojiberry
0 87.1

3 Calories

3.1 Serving Size

100 g

3.2 Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

56.00 kcal
Rank: 20 (Overall)
Cucumber
15 299

3.3 Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Cucumber
12 354

3.4 Calories in Frozen Form

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Rambutan
0 187

3.5 Calories in Dried Form

308.00 kcal
Rank: 16 (Overall)
Gojiberry
32 747

3.6 Calories in Canned Form

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Tomato
17 443

3.7 Calories in Foods

3.7.1 Calories in Juice

70.00 kcal
Rank: 17 (Overall)
Tomato
17 461

3.7.2 Calories in Jam

165.00 kcal
Rank: 31 (Overall)
Clementine
49 420

3.7.3 Calories in Pie

260.00 kcal
Rank: 32 (Overall)
Breadfruit
80 450

4 Characteristics

4.1 Type

Berry

4.2 Season

Summer

4.3 Varieties

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

4.4 Seedless Variety

26% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits

4.5 Color

Red

4.6 Inside Color

Red

4.7 Shape

Round

4.8 Texture

Juicy

4.9 Taste

Sour, Tart

4.10 Origin

Europe

4.11 Grows on

Trees

4.12 Cultivation

4.12.1 Soil Type

Moist, Well-drained

4.12.2 Soil pH

6-7
Cloudberry
3.5 10

4.12.3 Climatic Conditions

Cold

5 Facts

5.1 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.

5.2 In Alcoholic Beverages

5.2.1 Wine

92% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.2.2 Beer

89% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.2.3 Spirits

83% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.2.4 Cocktails

97% - Low Calorie Fruits Fruits have it !

5.3 Production

5.3.1 Top Producer

Russia

5.3.2 Other Countries

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

5.3.3 Top Importer

Germany

5.3.4 Top Exporter

Russia

6 Scientific Name

6.1 Botanical Name

Ribes rubrum

6.2 Synonym

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

Rosidae

7.7 Order

Saxifragales

7.8 Family

Grossulariaceae

7.9 Genus

Ribes

7.10 Species

R. rubrum

7.11 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.