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Apple vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Apple and Currant?

  • Currant is richer than Apple in Vitamin C, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin K, and Manganese.
  • Currant's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 40% more.

We used Apples, raw, with skin and Currants, red and white, 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.
Apple
Apple
0
:
9
Currant
Currant
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +157%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Copper +296.3%
Contains more Manganese +431.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Apple
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Currant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +733.3%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Phosphorus +300%
Contains more Potassium +157%
Contains more Zinc +475%
Contains more Copper +296.3%
Contains more Manganese +431.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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.
Apple
Apple
2
:
8
Currant
Currant
Contains more Vitamin A +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin C +791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.7%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.064
Apple
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Currant
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 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +80%
Contains more Vitamin C +791.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.7%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.1
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.064

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
Apple
2
:
3
Currant
Currant
Contains more Protein +438.5%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Other +225%
Equal in Carbs - 13.8
Equal in Water - 83.95
Apple
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Currant
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +438.5%
Contains more Fats +17.6%
Contains more Other +225%
Equal in Carbs - 13.8
Equal in Water - 83.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
Apple
0
:
3
Currant
Currant
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.5%
Apple
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Currant
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +72.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
Apple
3
:
1
Currant
Currant
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +239.3%
Contains more Fructose +67.1%
Contains more Glucose +32.5%
Apple
20% 23% 56%
Starch: 0.05 g
Sucrose: 2.07 g
Glucose: 2.43 g
Fructose: 5.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Currant
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
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +239.3%
Contains more Fructose +67.1%
Contains more Glucose +32.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Currant Opinion
Net carbs 11.41g 9.5g Apple
Protein 0.26g 1.4g Currant
Fats 0.17g 0.2g Currant
Carbs 13.81g 13.8g Apple
Calories 52kcal 56kcal Currant
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g 3.53g Apple
Sugar 10.39g 7.37g Currant
Fiber 2.4g 4.3g Currant
Calcium 6mg 33mg Currant
Iron 0.12mg 1mg Currant
Magnesium 5mg 13mg Currant
Phosphorus 11mg 44mg Currant
Potassium 107mg 275mg Currant
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 0.04mg 0.23mg Currant
Copper 0.027mg 0.107mg Currant
Manganese 0.035mg 0.186mg Currant
Selenium 0µg 0.6µg Currant
Vitamin A 54IU 42IU Apple
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.1mg Apple
Vitamin C 4.6mg 41mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.04mg Currant
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.05mg Currant
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.1mg Currant
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.064mg Currant
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.07mg Currant
Folate 3µg 8µg Currant
Vitamin K 2.2µg 11µg Currant
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg Apple
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.017g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.028g Currant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.088g Currant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apple 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
5%
Apple
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Currant
Currant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Currant
Currant is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.