Dried fruit vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Dried fruit and Currant?
- Dried fruit is richer in Vitamin E , Copper, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B3, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, yet Currant is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin K.
- Currant's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 44% higher.
- Dried fruit has 90 times more Vitamin A RAE than Currant. Dried fruit has 180µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Currant has 2µg.
We used Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked and Currants, red and white, raw types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+66.7%
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Iron
+166%
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Magnesium
+146.2%
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Phosphorus
+61.4%
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Potassium
+322.5%
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Zinc
+69.6%
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Copper
+220.6%
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Manganese
+26.3%
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Selenium
+266.7%
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Sodium
-90%
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Calcium
+66.7%
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Iron
+166%
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Magnesium
+146.2%
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Phosphorus
+61.4%
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Potassium
+322.5%
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Zinc
+69.6%
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Copper
+220.6%
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Manganese
+26.3%
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Selenium
+266.7%
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Sodium
-90%
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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Vitamin A
+8481%
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Vitamin E
+4230%
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Vitamin B2
+48%
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Vitamin B3
+2489%
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Vitamin B5
+706.3%
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Vitamin B6
+104.3%
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Folate
+25%
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Vitamin C
+4000%
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Vitamin B1
+166.7%
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Vitamin K
+254.8%
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Vitamin A
+8481%
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Vitamin E
+4230%
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Vitamin B2
+48%
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Vitamin B3
+2489%
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Vitamin B5
+706.3%
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Vitamin B6
+104.3%
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Folate
+25%
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Vitamin C
+4000%
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Vitamin B1
+166.7%
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Vitamin K
+254.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+142.1%
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Fats
+155%
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Carbs
+353.9%
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Other
+295.4%
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Water
+171.8%
Protein:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
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2.57 g
Protein:
1.4 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
13.8 g
Water:
83.95 g
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0.65 g
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Protein
+142.1%
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Fats
+155%
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Carbs
+353.9%
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+295.4%
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Water
+171.8%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+164.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+18.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.017
Saturated Fat:
0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.074 g
Saturated Fat:
0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.088 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+164.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+18.9%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.017
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Starch
+∞%
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Sucrose
+1193.4%
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Glucose
+927.3%
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Fructose
+253.3%
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
7.89 g
Glucose:
33.08 g
Fructose:
12.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.61 g
Glucose:
3.22 g
Fructose:
3.53 g
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0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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+∞%
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Sucrose
+1193.4%
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Glucose
+927.3%
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Fructose
+253.3%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 55.34g | 9.5g |
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Protein | 3.39g | 1.4g |
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Fats | 0.51g | 0.2g |
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Carbs | 62.64g | 13.8g |
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Calories | 241kcal | 56kcal |
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Starch | 0.35g |
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Fructose | 12.47g | 3.53g |
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Sugar | 53.44g | 7.37g |
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Fiber | 7.3g | 4.3g |
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Calcium | 55mg | 33mg |
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Iron | 2.66mg | 1mg |
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Magnesium | 32mg | 13mg |
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Phosphorus | 71mg | 44mg |
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Potassium | 1162mg | 275mg |
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Sodium | 10mg | 1mg |
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Zinc | 0.39mg | 0.23mg |
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Copper | 0.343mg | 0.107mg |
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Manganese | 0.235mg | 0.186mg |
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Selenium | 2.2µg | 0.6µg |
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Vitamin A | 3604IU | 42IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 180µg | 2µg |
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Vitamin E | 4.33mg | 0.1mg |
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Vitamin C | 1mg | 41mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.04mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.074mg | 0.05mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.589mg | 0.1mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.516mg | 0.064mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 0.07mg |
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Folate | 10µg | 8µg |
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Vitamin K | 3.1µg | 11µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.016mg |
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Threonine | 0.073mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.063mg |
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Leucine | 0.105mg |
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Lysine | 0.083mg |
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Methionine | 0.015mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.062mg |
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Valine | 0.078mg |
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Histidine | 0.047mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.017g | 0.017g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.074g | 0.028g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.088g |
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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
38%

18%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
44%

17%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Dried fruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Dried fruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Currant is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?

Currant is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.017 g)