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Elderberry vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Elderberry and Currant

  • Elderberry has more Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Iron, however, Currant has more Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Elderberry's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 12% more.
  • Elderberry has 2 times more Fiber than Currant. Elderberry has 7g of Fiber, while Currant has 4.3g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Elderberries, raw 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 +15.2%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +109.1%
Contains more Copper +75.4%
Equal in Potassium - 275
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 4% 17% 25% 1% 3% 21% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +15.2%
Contains more Iron +60%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.8%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +109.1%
Contains more Copper +75.4%
Equal in Potassium - 275
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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +13.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 120% 18% 14% 10% 9% 54% 5% 0% 0%
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 A +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +228.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +13.9%
Contains more Folate +33.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Protein +112.1%
Equal in Water - 83.95
Equal in Other - 0.65
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 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 Fats +150%
Contains more Carbs +33.3%
Contains more Protein +112.1%
Equal in Water - 83.95
Equal in Other - 0.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.1%
7% 23% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.247 g
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +185.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +180.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elderberry Currant Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 9.5g Elderberry
Protein 0.66g 1.4g Currant
Fats 0.5g 0.2g Elderberry
Carbs 18.4g 13.8g Elderberry
Calories 73kcal 56kcal Elderberry
Fructose 3.53g Currant
Sugar 7.37g Elderberry
Fiber 7g 4.3g Elderberry
Calcium 38mg 33mg Elderberry
Iron 1.6mg 1mg Elderberry
Magnesium 5mg 13mg Currant
Phosphorus 39mg 44mg Currant
Potassium 280mg 275mg Elderberry
Sodium 6mg 1mg Currant
Zinc 0.11mg 0.23mg Currant
Copper 0.061mg 0.107mg Currant
Manganese 0.186mg Currant
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 600IU 42IU Elderberry
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 2µg Elderberry
Vitamin E 0.1mg Currant
Vitamin C 36mg 41mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.04mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.05mg Elderberry
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.1mg Elderberry
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.064mg Elderberry
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.07mg Elderberry
Folate 6µg 8µg Currant
Vitamin K 11µg Currant
Tryptophan 0.013mg Elderberry
Threonine 0.027mg Elderberry
Isoleucine 0.027mg Elderberry
Leucine 0.06mg Elderberry
Lysine 0.026mg Elderberry
Methionine 0.014mg Elderberry
Phenylalanine 0.04mg Elderberry
Valine 0.033mg Elderberry
Histidine 0.015mg Elderberry
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.017g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.028g Elderberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g 0.088g Elderberry

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Elderberry 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
22%
Elderberry
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/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.