Currant vs. Garden rhubarb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between currants and garden rhubarb
- Currants have more vitamin C, fiber, iron, and copper, while garden rhubarb has more vitamin K and calcium.
- Currants' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 37% higher.
- Garden rhubarb contains 7 times less sugar than currants. Currants contain 7.37g of sugar, while garden rhubarb contains 1.1g.
- Garden rhubarb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of garden rhubarb is 13, while the glycemic index of currants is 25.
The food types used in this comparison are Currants, red and white, raw and Rhubarb, 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 IronIron | +354.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +409.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +130% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +214.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +160.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +83.3% |
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 | +412.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +191.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +14.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +24.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +170% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +166.4% |
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:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
4.54 g
Water:
93.61 g
Other:
0.75 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +55.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +204% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +11.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.4% |
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Fats
~0.2g
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
0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.099 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +39.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.5% |
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 | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 41mg | 8mg | 37% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 29.3µg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.021mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 0.22mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 1.8g | 10% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 86mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 3.53g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07mg | 0.024mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 13.8g | 4.54g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.05mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Calories | 56kcal | 21kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 0.27mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 1.1µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.4g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 9.5g | 2.74g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 13mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 288mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.37g | 1.1g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 5µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.186mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Folate | 8µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 6.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.028g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.099g | 0% |
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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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
12%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Garden rhubarb is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden rhubarb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden rhubarb is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Currant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.036g)
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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