Currant vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Currant and Cherry?
- Currant is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, and Vitamin K, yet Cherry is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
- Currant's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 34% more.
- Currant has 5 times more Vitamin K than Cherry. While Currant has 11µg of Vitamin K, Cherry has only 2.1µg.
We used Currants, red and white, raw and Cherries, sour, red, raw types in this article.
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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.
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Calcium
+106.3%
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Iron
+212.5%
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Magnesium
+44.4%
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Phosphorus
+193.3%
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Potassium
+59%
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Sodium
-66.7%
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Zinc
+130%
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Manganese
+66.1%
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Selenium
+∞%
Equal in Copper - 0.104
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Calcium
+106.3%
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Iron
+212.5%
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Magnesium
+44.4%
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Phosphorus
+193.3%
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Potassium
+59%
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Sodium
-66.7%
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Zinc
+130%
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Manganese
+66.1%
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Selenium
+∞%
Equal in Copper - 0.104
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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Vitamin E
+42.9%
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Vitamin C
+310%
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Vitamin B1
+33.3%
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Vitamin B2
+25%
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Vitamin B6
+59.1%
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Vitamin K
+423.8%
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Vitamin A
+2954.8%
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Vitamin B3
+300%
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Vitamin B5
+123.4%
Equal in Folate - 8
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Vitamin E
+42.9%
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Vitamin C
+310%
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Vitamin B1
+33.3%
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Vitamin B2
+25%
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Vitamin B6
+59.1%
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Vitamin K
+423.8%
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Vitamin A
+2954.8%
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Vitamin B3
+300%
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Vitamin B5
+123.4%
Equal in Folate - 8
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+40%
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Carbs
+13.3%
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+66.7%
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Fats
+50%
Equal in Water - 86.13
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Protein
+40%
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Carbs
+13.3%
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+66.7%
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Fats
+50%
Equal in Water - 86.13
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-75%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+192.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.09
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Saturated Fat
-75%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+192.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.09
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Sucrose
+31.1%
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Glucose
+29.8%
Equal in Fructose - 3.51
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Sucrose
+31.1%
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Glucose
+29.8%
Equal in Fructose - 3.51
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 9.5g | 10.58g |
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| Protein | 1.4g | 1g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.3g |
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| Carbs | 13.8g | 12.18g |
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| Calories | 56kcal | 50kcal |
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| Fructose | 3.53g | 3.51g |
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| Sugar | 7.37g | 8.49g |
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| Fiber | 4.3g | 1.6g |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 1mg | 0.32mg |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 9mg |
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| Phosphorus | 44mg | 15mg |
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| Potassium | 275mg | 173mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 3mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.104mg |
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| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.112mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin A | 42IU | 1283IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 64µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin C | 41mg | 10mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.143mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.044mg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 8µg | |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 2.1µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.068g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.082g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.09g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Currant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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.