Currant vs. Elderberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Currant and Elderberry
- Currant has more Vitamin C, and Copper, however, Elderberry has more Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Iron.
- Elderberry's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 12% more.
- Currant has 3 times more Magnesium than Elderberry. Currant has 13mg of Magnesium, while Elderberry has 5mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Currants, red and white, raw and Elderberries, 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 | +160% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +12.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +60% |
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 | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1328.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +118.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +228.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
0.66 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
18.4 g
Water:
79.8 g
Other:
0.64 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +112.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +33.3% |
~equal in
Water
~79.8g
~equal in
Other
~0.64g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.088 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.247 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -26.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +185.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +180.7% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 56kcal | 73kcal |
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| Protein | 1.4g | 0.66g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.5g |
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| Vitamin C | 41mg | 36mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.5g | 11.4g |
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| Carbs | 13.8g | 18.4g |
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| Magnesium | 13mg | 5mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 38mg |
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| Potassium | 275mg | 280mg |
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| Iron | 1mg | 1.6mg |
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| Sugar | 7.37g |
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| Fiber | 4.3g | 7g |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.061mg |
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| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 44mg | 39mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 42IU | 600IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 30µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.186mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.23mg |
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| Vitamin K | 11µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 6µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.023g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.08g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.247g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.013mg |
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| Threonine | 0.027mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.027mg |
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| Leucine | 0.06mg |
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| Lysine | 0.026mg |
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| Methionine | 0.014mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.04mg |
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| Valine | 0.033mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg |
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| Fructose | 3.53g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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