Currant vs. Blueberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Currant and Blueberry
- Currant has more Vitamin C, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, and Copper, however, Blueberry has more Vitamin K, and Manganese.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Currant is 35% higher.
- Blueberry has 6 times less Calcium than Currant. Currant has 33mg of Calcium, while Blueberry has 6mg.
Food types used in this article are Currants, red and white, raw and Blueberries, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +116.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +257.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +257.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +87.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +43.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +266.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +80.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +322.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +470% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +318% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +93.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +75.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +89.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +182.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +65% |
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Carbs
~14.49g
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Water
~84.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -39.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +67.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +65.9% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +454.5% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +51.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +40.8% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 56kcal | 57kcal |
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| Protein | 1.4g | 0.74g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.33g |
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| Vitamin C | 41mg | 9.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.5g | 12.09g |
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| Carbs | 13.8g | 14.49g |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 6mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 6mg |
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| Potassium | 275mg | 77mg |
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| Iron | 1mg | 0.28mg |
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| Sugar | 7.37g | 9.96g |
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| Fiber | 4.3g | 2.4g |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.057mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.16mg |
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| Starch | 0.03g |
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| Phosphorus | 44mg | 12mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | |
| Vitamin A | 42IU | 54IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.57mg |
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| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.336mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.037mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.041mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.418mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.124mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.052mg |
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| Vitamin K | 11µg | 19.3µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg | 6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.028g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.047g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.146g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.003mg |
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| Threonine | 0.02mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.023mg |
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| Leucine | 0.044mg |
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| Lysine | 0.013mg |
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| Methionine | 0.012mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg |
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| Valine | 0.031mg |
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| Histidine | 0.011mg |
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| Fructose | 3.53g | 4.97g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Currant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.