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Chokecherries vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Chokecherries and Currant

  • Chokecherries have more Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5, however, Currant is higher in Vitamin C, and Iron.
  • Chokecherries covers your daily need of Fiber 51% more than Currant.
  • Chokecherries have 8 times more Vitamin E than Currant. While Chokecherries have 0.75mg of Vitamin E , Currant has only 0.1mg.
  • Currant has less Sugar.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Shoshone Bannock) 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.
Contains more Calcium +21.2%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
Contains more Selenium +183.3%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Contains more Copper +57.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 44
Equal in Manganese - 0.186
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 15% 15% 20% 28% 1% 6% 23% 26% 10%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +21.2%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
Contains more Selenium +183.3%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +21.1%
Contains more Copper +57.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 44
Equal in Manganese - 0.186

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +572%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +415.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.7%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +5757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 42
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 15% 0% 3% 8% 14% 13% 20% 45% 8% 0% 74%
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 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +572%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +415.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +175.7%
Contains more Folate +25%
Contains more Vitamin K +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +5757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Equal in Vitamin A - 42

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +106.4%
Contains more Fats +390%
Contains more Carbs +145.5%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Contains more Water +36.5%
3% 34% 62%
Protein: 2.89 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 33.88 g
Water: 61.5 g
Other: 0.75 g
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +106.4%
Contains more Fats +390%
Contains more Carbs +145.5%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Contains more Water +36.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +174.8%
Contains more Fructose +52.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
6% 59% 36%
Starch: 0.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 8.85 g
Fructose: 5.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
8% 44% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.61 g
Glucose: 3.22 g
Fructose: 3.53 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +174.8%
Contains more Fructose +52.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chokecherries Currant Opinion
Net carbs 16.88g 9.5g Chokecherries
Protein 2.89g 1.4g Chokecherries
Fats 0.98g 0.2g Chokecherries
Carbs 33.88g 13.8g Chokecherries
Calories 156kcal 56kcal Chokecherries
Starch 0.87g Chokecherries
Fructose 5.38g 3.53g Chokecherries
Sugar 14.22g 7.37g Currant
Fiber 17g 4.3g Chokecherries
Calcium 40mg 33mg Chokecherries
Iron 0.4mg 1mg Currant
Magnesium 21mg 13mg Chokecherries
Phosphorus 45mg 44mg Chokecherries
Potassium 309mg 275mg Chokecherries
Sodium 2mg 1mg Currant
Zinc 0.19mg 0.23mg Currant
Copper 0.068mg 0.107mg Currant
Manganese 0.192mg 0.186mg Chokecherries
Selenium 1.7µg 0.6µg Chokecherries
Vitamin A 43IU 42IU Chokecherries
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.75mg 0.1mg Chokecherries
Vitamin C 0.7mg 41mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.04mg Currant
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.05mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B3 0.672mg 0.1mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B5 0.33mg 0.064mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B6 0.193mg 0.07mg Chokecherries
Folate 10µg 8µg Chokecherries
Vitamin K 29.3µg 11µg Chokecherries
Saturated Fat 0.017g Chokecherries
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g Currant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g Currant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chokecherries 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
17%
Chokecherries
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Chokecherries
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Chokecherries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168058/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.