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Currant vs. Clementine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Currant and Clementine?

  • Currant is higher in Iron, Fiber, Vitamin K, Copper, and Manganese, yet Clementine is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Currant's daily need coverage for Iron is 11% more.

We used Currants, red and white, raw and Clementines, 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.
Contains more Iron +614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.5%
Contains more Potassium +55.4%
Contains more Zinc +283.3%
Contains more Copper +148.8%
Contains more Manganese +708.7%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Calcium - 30
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 9% 6% 8% 9% 16% 1% 2% 15% 3% 1%
Contains more Iron +614.3%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.5%
Contains more Potassium +55.4%
Contains more Zinc +283.3%
Contains more Copper +148.8%
Contains more Manganese +708.7%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Calcium - 30
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 B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +19%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +536%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.075
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 0% 4% 0% 163% 22% 7% 12% 10% 18% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +19%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +536%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.9%
Contains more Folate +200%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.075

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +64.7%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +14.8%
Contains more Other +62.5%
Equal in Water - 86.58
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 12.02 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +64.7%
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +14.8%
Contains more Other +62.5%
Equal in Water - 86.58

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +102.5%
Contains more Fructose +115.2%
Contains more Sucrose +877%
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
65% 17% 18%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.96 g
Glucose: 1.59 g
Fructose: 1.64 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +102.5%
Contains more Fructose +115.2%
Contains more Sucrose +877%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Currant Clementine Opinion
Net carbs 9.5g 10.32g Clementine
Protein 1.4g 0.85g Currant
Fats 0.2g 0.15g Currant
Carbs 13.8g 12.02g Currant
Calories 56kcal 47kcal Currant
Fructose 3.53g 1.64g Currant
Sugar 7.37g 9.18g Currant
Fiber 4.3g 1.7g Currant
Calcium 33mg 30mg Currant
Iron 1mg 0.14mg Currant
Magnesium 13mg 10mg Currant
Phosphorus 44mg 21mg Currant
Potassium 275mg 177mg Currant
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.23mg 0.06mg Currant
Copper 0.107mg 0.043mg Currant
Manganese 0.186mg 0.023mg Currant
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Currant
Vitamin A 42IU Currant
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Currant
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.2mg Clementine
Vitamin C 41mg 48.8mg Clementine
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.086mg Clementine
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.03mg Currant
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.636mg Clementine
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.151mg Clementine
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.075mg Clementine
Folate 8µg 24µg Clementine
Vitamin K 11µg 0µg Currant
Saturated Fat 0.017g Clementine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g Currant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g Currant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Currant Clementine
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
21%
Clementine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Currant
7%
Clementine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Currant
Currant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Clementine
Clementine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clementine
Clementine is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/nutrients
  2. Clementine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168195/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.