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Currant vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Currant and Apricot

  • Currant has more Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, and Vitamin K, however, Apricot is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin E .
  • Currant covers your daily Vitamin C needs 34% more than Apricot.
  • Apricot contains 3 times less Vitamin K than Currant. Currant contains 11µg of Vitamin K, while Apricot contains 3.3µg.
  • Currant has less Sugar.

Food varieties used in this article are Currants, red and white, raw and Apricots, 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 +153.8%
Contains more Iron +156.4%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.3%
Contains more Zinc +15%
Contains more Copper +37.2%
Contains more Manganese +141.6%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Potassium - 259
Equal in Sodium - 1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 8% 10% 23% 1% 6% 27% 11% 1%
Contains more Calcium +153.8%
Contains more Iron +156.4%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.3%
Contains more Zinc +15%
Contains more Copper +37.2%
Contains more Manganese +141.6%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Potassium - 259
Equal in Sodium - 1

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 C +310%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2945.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +790%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275%
Contains more Folate +12.5%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 18% 0% 34% 8% 10% 12% 15% 13% 7% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin C +310%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +2945.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +790%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +275%
Contains more Folate +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +24.1%
Contains more Fats +95%
Contains more Other +13.8%
Equal in Protein - 1.4
Equal in Water - 86.35
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Carbs +24.1%
Contains more Fats +95%
Contains more Other +13.8%
Equal in Protein - 1.4
Equal in Water - 86.35

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -37%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +507.1%
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
10% 62% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -37%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +507.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +35.9%
Contains more Fructose +275.5%
Contains more Sucrose +862.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
64% 26% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.87 g
Glucose: 2.37 g
Fructose: 0.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +35.9%
Contains more Fructose +275.5%
Contains more Sucrose +862.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Currant Apricot Opinion
Net carbs 9.5g 9.12g Currant
Protein 1.4g 1.4g
Fats 0.2g 0.39g Apricot
Carbs 13.8g 11.12g Currant
Calories 56kcal 48kcal Currant
Fructose 3.53g 0.94g Currant
Sugar 7.37g 9.24g Currant
Fiber 4.3g 2g Currant
Calcium 33mg 13mg Currant
Iron 1mg 0.39mg Currant
Magnesium 13mg 10mg Currant
Phosphorus 44mg 23mg Currant
Potassium 275mg 259mg Currant
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.23mg 0.2mg Currant
Copper 0.107mg 0.078mg Currant
Manganese 0.186mg 0.077mg Currant
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Currant
Vitamin A 42IU 1279IU Apricot
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 96µg Apricot
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.89mg Apricot
Vitamin C 41mg 10mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.03mg Currant
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.04mg Currant
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.6mg Apricot
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.24mg Apricot
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.054mg Currant
Folate 8µg 9µg Apricot
Vitamin K 11µg 3.3µg Currant
Tryptophan 0.015mg Apricot
Threonine 0.047mg Apricot
Isoleucine 0.041mg Apricot
Leucine 0.077mg Apricot
Lysine 0.097mg Apricot
Methionine 0.006mg Apricot
Phenylalanine 0.052mg Apricot
Valine 0.047mg Apricot
Histidine 0.027mg Apricot
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.027g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 0.17g Apricot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.077g Currant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Currant Apricot
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
18%
Currant
16%
Apricot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Currant
10%
Apricot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Currant
Currant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($0.5)
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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/nutrients
  2. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/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.