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Currant vs. Red Wine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between currants and red Wine

  • The amount of vitamin C, fiber, copper, vitamin K, and iron in currants is higher than in red Wine.
  • Currants cover your daily vitamin C needs 46% more than red Wine.
  • Red Wine contains less sugar.
  • Currants have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of currants is 25, while the glycemic index of red Wine is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Currants, red and white, raw and Alcoholic beverage, wine, table, red.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 9.9% 24% 38% 36% 6.3% 19% 0.13% 24% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 2.4% 11% 17% 3.7% 3.8% 9.9% 0.52% 17% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +312.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +116.5%
Contains more IronIron +117.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +872.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +64.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
~equal in Magnesium ~12mg

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.
Currant
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 137% 0.67% 2% 0% 10% 12% 1.9% 3.8% 16% 0% 28% 6% 4.1%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 7.2% 4.2% 1.8% 13% 0% 1% 0.75% 3.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +113.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +22.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2650%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more CholineCholine +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
3% 86% 11%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 2.61 g
Water: 86.49 g
Other: 10.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1900%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +428.7%
Contains more OtherOther +1566.2%
~equal in Water ~86.49g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Currant Red Wine DV% diff.
Vitamin C 41mg 0mg 46%
Fiber 4.3g 0g 17%
Copper 0.107mg 0.011mg 11%
Vitamin K 11µg 0.4µg 9%
Iron 1mg 0.46mg 7%
Potassium 275mg 127mg 4%
Fructose 3.53g 4%
Carbs 13.8g 2.61g 4%
Calcium 33mg 8mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.005mg 3%
Phosphorus 44mg 23mg 3%
Protein 1.4g 0.07g 3%
Folate 8µg 1µg 2%
Manganese 0.186mg 0.132mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.057mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.03mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.224mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.031mg 1%
Calories 56kcal 85kcal 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0mg 1%
Zinc 0.23mg 0.14mg 1%
Fats 0.2g 0g 0%
Net carbs 9.5g 2.61g N/A
Magnesium 13mg 12mg 0%
Sugar 7.37g 0.62g N/A
Sodium 1mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Choline 7.6mg 5.7mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.017g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.028g 0g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Currant Red Wine
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Currant
2%
Red Wine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Currant
8%
Red Wine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Wine
Red Wine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant
Currant is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Red Wine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173190/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.