Currant vs. Raisin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Currant and Raisin

Currant has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin K, however, Raisin has more Copper, Potassium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1.
Currant's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 43% more.
Currant has 3 times more Vitamin K than Raisin. Currant has 11µg of Vitamin K, while Raisin has 3.5µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Currants, red and white, raw and Raisins, seedless.

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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.

Currant

Raisin

Contains less Sodium -90.9%

Contains more Calcium +51.5%

Contains more Iron +88%

Contains more Magnesium +146.2%

Contains more Phosphorus +129.5%

Contains more Potassium +172.4%

Contains more Copper +197.2%

Contains more Manganese +60.8%

Equal in Zinc - 0.22

Equal in Selenium - 0.6

Currant

Raisin

Contains less Sodium -90.9%

Contains more Calcium +51.5%

Contains more Iron +88%

Contains more Magnesium +146.2%

Contains more Phosphorus +129.5%

Contains more Potassium +172.4%

Contains more Copper +197.2%

Contains more Manganese +60.8%

Equal in Zinc - 0.22

Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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.

Currant

Raisin

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +1682.6%

Contains more Folate +60%

Contains more Vitamin K +214.3%

Contains more Vitamin E +20%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +165%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +666%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.4%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.6%

Currant

Raisin

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin C +1682.6%

Contains more Folate +60%

Contains more Vitamin K +214.3%

Contains more Vitamin E +20%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +165%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +150%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +666%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.4%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +148.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Currant

Raisin

Contains more Water +444.1%

Contains more Protein +119.3%

Contains more Fats +130%

Contains more Carbs +473.8%

Contains more Other +186.2%

Currant

Protein: 1.4 g

Fats: 0.2 g

Carbs: 13.8 g

Water: 83.95 g

Other: 0.65 g

Raisin

Protein: 3.07 g

Fats: 0.46 g

Carbs: 79.18 g

Water: 15.43 g

Other: 1.86 g

Contains more Water +444.1%

Contains more Protein +119.3%

Contains more Fats +130%

Contains more Carbs +473.8%

Contains more Other +186.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Currant

Raisin

Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.8%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.1%

Currant

Saturated Fat: 0.017 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g

Raisin

Saturated Fat: 0.058 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.051 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.037 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -70.7%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +137.8%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +82.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Currant

Raisin

Contains more Sucrose +35.6%

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Glucose +761.8%

Contains more Fructose +740.8%

Currant

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 0.61 g

Glucose: 3.22 g

Fructose: 3.53 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Raisin

Starch: 2.7 g

Sucrose: 0.45 g

Glucose: 27.75 g

Fructose: 29.68 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Sucrose +35.6%

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Glucose +761.8%

Contains more Fructose +740.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Rich in minerals
Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Lower in price
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Rich in vitamins	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	9.5g	75.48g
Protein	1.4g	3.07g
Fats	0.2g	0.46g
Carbs	13.8g	79.18g
Calories	56kcal	299kcal
Starch		2.7g
Fructose	3.53g	29.68g
Sugar	7.37g	59.19g
Fiber	4.3g	3.7g
Calcium	33mg	50mg
Iron	1mg	1.88mg
Magnesium	13mg	32mg
Phosphorus	44mg	101mg
Potassium	275mg	749mg
Sodium	1mg	11mg
Zinc	0.23mg	0.22mg
Copper	0.107mg	0.318mg
Manganese	0.186mg	0.299mg
Selenium	0.6µg	0.6µg
Vitamin A	42IU	0IU
Vitamin A RAE	2µg	0µg
Vitamin E	0.1mg	0.12mg
Vitamin C	41mg	2.3mg
Vitamin B1	0.04mg	0.106mg
Vitamin B2	0.05mg	0.125mg
Vitamin B3	0.1mg	0.766mg
Vitamin B5	0.064mg	0.095mg
Vitamin B6	0.07mg	0.174mg
Folate	8µg	5µg
Vitamin K	11µg	3.5µg
Tryptophan		0.05mg
Threonine		0.077mg
Isoleucine		0.057mg
Leucine		0.096mg
Lysine		0.084mg
Methionine		0.021mg
Phenylalanine		0.065mg
Valine		0.083mg
Histidine		0.072mg
Saturated Fat	0.017g	0.058g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.028g	0.051g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.088g	0.037g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid		0.001g

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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%

12%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

17%

37%

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?

Raisin is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.82g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)

Which food is cheaper?

Currant is cheaper (difference - $0.5)

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.

Currant vs. Raisin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Important differences between Currant and Raisin

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Comparison summary

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