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Asian pear vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Asian pear and Currant

  • Asian pear contains less Vitamin C, Iron, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin K than Currant.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Currant is 41% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pears, asian, raw and Currants, red and white, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Asian pear
Asian pear
1
:
9
Currant
Currant
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +725%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +127.3%
Contains more Zinc +1050%
Contains more Copper +114%
Contains more Manganese +210%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Asian pear
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 0% 6% 5% 11% 0% 1% 17% 8% 1%
Currant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +725%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +127.3%
Contains more Zinc +1050%
Contains more Copper +114%
Contains more Manganese +210%
Contains more Selenium +500%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Asian pear
Asian pear
3
:
6
Currant
Currant
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +978.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +144.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.064
Equal in Folate - 8
Asian pear
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 13% 3% 3% 5% 5% 6% 6% 0% 12%
Currant
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin E +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +119%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +978.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +218.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +144.4%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.064
Equal in Folate - 8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Asian pear
Asian pear
2
:
3
Currant
Currant
Contains more Fats +15%
Contains more Protein +180%
Contains more Carbs +29.6%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Equal in Water - 83.95
Asian pear
11% 88%
Protein: 0.5 g
Fats: 0.23 g
Carbs: 10.65 g
Water: 88.25 g
Other: 0.37 g
Currant
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Fats +15%
Contains more Protein +180%
Contains more Carbs +29.6%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Equal in Water - 83.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Asian pear
Asian pear
2
:
1
Currant
Currant
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60%
Asian pear
10% 42% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.012 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Currant
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Asian pear Currant
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asian pear Currant Opinion
Net carbs 7.05g 9.5g Currant
Protein 0.5g 1.4g Currant
Fats 0.23g 0.2g Asian pear
Carbs 10.65g 13.8g Currant
Calories 42kcal 56kcal Currant
Fructose 3.53g Currant
Sugar 7.05g 7.37g Asian pear
Fiber 3.6g 4.3g Currant
Calcium 4mg 33mg Currant
Iron 0mg 1mg Currant
Magnesium 8mg 13mg Currant
Phosphorus 11mg 44mg Currant
Potassium 121mg 275mg Currant
Sodium 0mg 1mg Asian pear
Zinc 0.02mg 0.23mg Currant
Copper 0.05mg 0.107mg Currant
Manganese 0.06mg 0.186mg Currant
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Currant
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Currant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Currant
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.1mg Asian pear
Vitamin C 3.8mg 41mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.009mg 0.04mg Currant
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.05mg Currant
Vitamin B3 0.219mg 0.1mg Asian pear
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.064mg Asian pear
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.07mg Currant
Folate 8µg 8µg
Vitamin K 4.5µg 11µg Currant
Tryptophan 0.005mg Asian pear
Threonine 0.013mg Asian pear
Isoleucine 0.014mg Asian pear
Leucine 0.025mg Asian pear
Lysine 0.017mg Asian pear
Methionine 0.006mg Asian pear
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Asian pear
Valine 0.018mg Asian pear
Histidine 0.005mg Asian pear
Saturated Fat 0.012g 0.017g Asian pear
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.028g Asian pear
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.088g Currant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Asian pear Currant
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Asian pear
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
5%
Asian pear
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Currant
Currant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asian pear
Asian pear contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Asian pear
Asian pear is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Asian pear
Asian pear is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Asian pear - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168177/nutrients
  2. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.