Raspberry and Red Currant
Benefits
Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces blood circulation problems
Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism
General Benefits
Anti-inflammatory properties, Controls blood sugar levels, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss
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
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne
Hair Benefits
Acts as moisturizer, Regulates hair growth, Shiny hair
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Breathing difficulty, Eczema, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Runny nose, Sneezing, Watery eyes, Wheezing
Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Possibly unsafe during pregnancy
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
Yes
Yes
Lactating Women
Yes
Yes
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)
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
11.94 g
99+
13.80 g
34
Fiber
6.50 g
6
4.30 g
13
Sugar
4.42 g
99+
7.37 g
40
Protein
1.20 g
19
1.40 g
16
Protein to Carb Ratio
0.10
15
0.10
15
Vitamins
Vitamin A (Retinol)
2.00 mcg
33
2.00 mcg
33
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
0.03 mg
30
0.04 mg
24
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
0.04 mg
24
0.05 mg
20
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
0.60 mg
26
0.10 mg
99+
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
0.33 mg
11
0.06 mg
99+
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)
0.06 mg
32
0.07 mg
24
Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)
21.00 mcg
13
8.00 mcg
27
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
26.20 mg
35
41.00 mg
20
Vitamin E (Tocopherole)
0.87 mg
12
0.10 mg
37
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
7.80 mcg
10
11.00 mcg
8
Lycopene
0.00 mcg
9
0.00 mcg
9
Lutein+Zeaxanthin
136.00 mcg
7
47.00 mcg
22
Choline
12.30 mg
3
7.60 mg
13
Fat
0.65 g
12
0.20 g
33
Minerals
Potassium
151.00 mg
99+
275.00 mg
22
Iron
0.69 mg
18
1.00 mg
13
Sodium
1.00 mg
20
1.00 mg
20
Calcium
25.00 mg
18
33.00 mg
13
Magnesium
22.00 mg
11
13.00 mg
22
Zinc
0.42 mg
6
0.23 mg
12
Phosphorus
29.00 mg
18
44.00 mg
7
Manganese
0.67 mg
5
0.19 mg
20
Copper
0.09 mg
24
0.11 mg
20
Selenium
0.20 mcg
15
0.60 mcg
10
Fatty Acids
Omega 3s
126.00 mg
5
35.00 mg
20
Omega 6s
249.00 mg
7
53.00 mg
31
Sterol
Water Content
85.75 g
35
83.95 g
99+
Ash
0.46 g
29
0.66 g
17
Calories
Serving Size
100 g
100 g
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
53.00 kcal
21
56.00 kcal
20
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Frozen Form
52.00 kcal
13
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
363.00 kcal
9
308.00 kcal
16
Calories in Canned Form
91.00 kcal
8
Not Available
Calories in Foods
Calories in Juice
68.00 kcal
18
70.00 kcal
17
Calories in Jam
150.00 kcal
33
165.00 kcal
31
Calories in Pie
169.00 kcal
99+
260.00 kcal
32
Characteristics
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
Summer
Summer
Varieties
Amity, August Red, Boyne, Canby, Caroline, Comet, Dinkum, Dorman Red, Latham, Meeker, Black Hawk, Hayda, Lauren, Meeker and Latham
Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets
Seedless Variety
No
No
Color
Black, Purple, Red, Yellow
Red
Inside Color
Pink
Red
Shape
Conical
Round
Texture
Juicy
Juicy
Taste
Sweet
Sour, Tart
Origin
Europe, North Asia
Europe
Grows on
Trees
Trees
Cultivation
Soil Type
Sandy loam
Moist, Well-drained
Soil pH
5.8-6.5
6-7
Climatic Conditions
Cold
Cold
Facts
Facts about
- There are more than 200 varieties of raspberries.
- In USA, 90% of the raspberries are grown in Washington, California and Oregon.
- They do not ripe after they are picked.
- A raspberry contain 100 to 120 seeds.
- 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
Yes
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Yes
Production
Top Producer
Russia
Russia
Other Countries
Azerbaijan, Canada, Mexico, Poland, Serbia, Spain, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America
Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom
Top Importer
United States of America
Germany
Top Exporter
Poland
Russia
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Rubus Idaeus
Ribes rubrum
Synonym
Not Available
Not Available
Classification
Domain
Eukarya
Eukarya
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Rosidae
Rosidae
Order
Rosales
Saxifragales
Family
Rosaceae
Grossulariaceae
Genus
Rubus
Ribes
Species
R. idaeus
R. rubrum
Generic Group
Rose
Saxifrage
Difference Between Raspberry and Red Currant
We might think that Raspberry and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Raspberry and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Raspberry and Red Currant is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Raspberry and Red Currant with peel is 53.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Raspberry 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 Raspberry and Red Currant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Raspberry belongs to Rosaceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Raspberry belongs to Rubus genus of R. idaeus species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.
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