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Currant vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Currant and Fruit salad?

  • Currant is richer than Fruit salad in Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, and Copper.
  • Currant's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 42% more.
  • Currant has 4 times more Fiber than Fruit salad. While Currant has 4.3g of Fiber, Fruit salad has only 1g.

We used Currants, red and white, raw and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids 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.
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +214.3%
Contains more Potassium +137.1%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +64.3%
Contains more Copper +114%
Contains more Manganese +23.2%
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 4% 10% 6% 6% 11% 1% 4% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +62.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +214.3%
Contains more Potassium +137.1%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +64.3%
Contains more Copper +114%
Contains more Manganese +23.2%

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 +1142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +256%
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 36% 0% 0% 11% 3% 4% 7% 4% 7% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +1142.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +20.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +159.3%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +1328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +256%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +174.5%
Contains more Fats +566.7%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Carbs - 13.05
Equal in Water - 86.15
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more Protein +174.5%
Contains more Fats +566.7%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Carbs - 13.05
Equal in Water - 86.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +460%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.5%
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.004 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +460%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Currant Fruit salad Opinion
Net carbs 9.5g 12.05g Fruit salad
Protein 1.4g 0.51g Currant
Fats 0.2g 0.03g Currant
Carbs 13.8g 13.05g Currant
Calories 56kcal 50kcal Currant
Fructose 3.53g Currant
Sugar 7.37g Fruit salad
Fiber 4.3g 1g Currant
Calcium 33mg 11mg Currant
Iron 1mg 0.25mg Currant
Magnesium 13mg 8mg Currant
Phosphorus 44mg 14mg Currant
Potassium 275mg 116mg Currant
Sodium 1mg 5mg Currant
Zinc 0.23mg 0.14mg Currant
Copper 0.107mg 0.05mg Currant
Manganese 0.186mg 0.151mg Currant
Selenium 0.6µg Currant
Vitamin A 42IU 600IU Fruit salad
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 30µg Fruit salad
Vitamin E 0.1mg Currant
Vitamin C 41mg 3.3mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.011mg Currant
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.014mg Currant
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.356mg Fruit salad
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.053mg Currant
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.027mg Currant
Folate 8µg 3µg Currant
Vitamin K 11µg Currant
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.004g Fruit salad
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 0.005g Currant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.011g Currant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Currant Fruit salad
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
6%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Currant
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Currant
Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.