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Currant vs. Vegetable oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Currant and Vegetable oil different?

  • Currant is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, Copper, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, and Phosphorus, however, Vegetable oil is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Vegetable oil is 98% higher.
  • Currant has less Saturated Fat.

Currants, red and white, raw and Oil, corn, peanut, and olive are the varieties 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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +669.2%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1050%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +669.2%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1050%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +14680%
Contains more Vitamin K +90.9%
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 0% 296% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 53%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +14680%
Contains more Vitamin K +90.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +49900%
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +49900%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171446.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37437.5%
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
15% 50% 35%
Saturated Fat: 14.367 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 48.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 33.033 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +171446.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +37437.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Currant Vegetable oil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Vegetable oil Opinion
Net carbs 9.5g 0g Currant
Protein 1.4g 0g Currant
Fats 0.2g 100g Vegetable oil
Carbs 13.8g 0g Currant
Calories 56kcal 884kcal Vegetable oil
Fructose 3.53g Currant
Sugar 7.37g 0g Vegetable oil
Fiber 4.3g 0g Currant
Calcium 33mg 0mg Currant
Iron 1mg 0.13mg Currant
Magnesium 13mg 0mg Currant
Phosphorus 44mg 0mg Currant
Potassium 275mg 0mg Currant
Sodium 1mg 0mg Vegetable oil
Zinc 0.23mg 0.02mg Currant
Copper 0.107mg 0mg Currant
Manganese 0.186mg 0mg Currant
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Currant
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU Currant
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Currant
Vitamin E 0.1mg 14.78mg Vegetable oil
Vitamin C 41mg 0mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0mg Currant
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0mg Currant
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0mg Currant
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0mg Currant
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0mg Currant
Folate 8µg 0µg Currant
Vitamin K 11µg 21µg Vegetable oil
Saturated Fat 0.017g 14.367g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 48.033g Vegetable oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 33.033g Vegetable oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Currant Vegetable oil
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
29%
Vegetable oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Currant
1%
Vegetable oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Vegetable oil
Vegetable oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 14.35g)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant
Currant is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Vegetable oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167737/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.