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Currant vs. Barbecue sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Currant and Barbecue sauce

  • Barbecue sauce contains less Vitamin C, Fiber, and Vitamin K than Currant.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Currant is 45% higher.
  • Barbecue sauce has 6 times less Vitamin K than Currant. Currant has 11µg of Vitamin K, while Barbecue sauce has 1.8µg.
  • Currant is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Currants, red and white, raw and Sauce, barbecue.

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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 +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +18.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Copper +48.6%
Contains more Manganese +47.6%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Equal in Magnesium - 13
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 10% 24% 10% 9% 21% 134% 5% 24% 17% 8%
Contains more Iron +56.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +120%
Contains more Potassium +18.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +35.3%
Contains more Copper +48.6%
Contains more Manganese +47.6%
Contains more Selenium +116.7%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Equal in Magnesium - 13

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 C +6733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +497%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.3%
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 14% 16% 0% 2% 6% 13% 12% 10% 18% 2% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +6733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +497%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.075

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +70.7%
Contains more Water +53.4%
Contains more Fats +215%
Contains more Carbs +195.4%
Contains more Other +372.3%
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
41% 55% 3%
Protein: 0.82 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 40.77 g
Water: 54.71 g
Other: 3.07 g
Contains more Protein +70.7%
Contains more Water +53.4%
Contains more Fats +215%
Contains more Carbs +195.4%
Contains more Other +372.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.8%
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
20% 36% 44%
Saturated Fat: 0.045 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.101 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +192.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +339.3%
Contains more Glucose +409%
Contains more Fructose +301.4%
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
8% 49% 42%
Starch: 0.35 g
Sucrose: 2.68 g
Glucose: 16.39 g
Fructose: 14.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +339.3%
Contains more Glucose +409%
Contains more Fructose +301.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Currant Barbecue sauce Opinion
Net carbs 9.5g 39.87g Barbecue sauce
Protein 1.4g 0.82g Currant
Fats 0.2g 0.63g Barbecue sauce
Carbs 13.8g 40.77g Barbecue sauce
Calories 56kcal 172kcal Barbecue sauce
Starch 0.35g Barbecue sauce
Fructose 3.53g 14.17g Barbecue sauce
Sugar 7.37g 33.24g Currant
Fiber 4.3g 0.9g Currant
Calcium 33mg 33mg
Iron 1mg 0.64mg Currant
Magnesium 13mg 13mg
Phosphorus 44mg 20mg Currant
Potassium 275mg 232mg Currant
Sodium 1mg 1027mg Currant
Zinc 0.23mg 0.17mg Currant
Copper 0.107mg 0.072mg Currant
Manganese 0.186mg 0.126mg Currant
Selenium 0.6µg 1.3µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A 42IU 224IU Barbecue sauce
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 11µg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.8mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin C 41mg 0.6mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.023mg Currant
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.056mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.597mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.164mg Barbecue sauce
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.075mg Barbecue sauce
Folate 8µg 2µg Currant
Vitamin K 11µg 1.8µg Currant
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.045g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 0.082g Barbecue sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.101g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Barbecue sauce
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.08g Barbecue sauce
Omega-3 - ALA 0.021g Barbecue sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Currant Barbecue sauce
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
8%
Barbecue sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Currant
26%
Barbecue sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 1026mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Currant
Currant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Barbecue sauce
Barbecue sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.

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. Barbecue sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174523/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.