Currant vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are currants and brown sugar different?
- Currants are richer in vitamin C, fiber, vitamin K, copper, phosphorus, and manganese, while brown sugar is higher in calcium.
- Currants cover your daily need for vitamin C, 46% more than brown sugar.
- Currants are lower in sugar.
- Brown sugar has a higher glycemic index (71) than currants (25).
Currants, red and white, raw and Sugars, brown types were used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +44.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +106.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +127.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +666.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1000% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +190.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +151.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +700% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +230.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +106.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.8 g
Water:
83.95 g
Other:
0.65 g
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1066.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +6164.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +610.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.61 g
Glucose:
3.22 g
Fructose:
3.53 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
94.56 g
Glucose:
1.35 g
Fructose:
1.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +138.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +218% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +15401.6% |
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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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 41mg | 0mg | 46% |
| Carbs | 13.8g | 98.09g | 28% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 0g | 17% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 380kcal | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 0µg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.047mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 83mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.064mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 133mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.71mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Protein | 1.4g | 0.12g | 3% |
| Fructose | 3.53g | 1.11g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Folate | 8µg | 1µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.041mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0g | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 2.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.132mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.5g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.37g | 97.02g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0g | 0% |
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
17%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 89.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Currant is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Currant is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)