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Table salt vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Table salt and Currant

  • Table salt contains less Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin K, Copper, Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6 than Currant.
  • Table salt's daily need coverage for Sodium is 1685% higher.
  • The amount of Sodium in Currant is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Salt, table and Currants, red and white, 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.
Table salt
Table salt
0
:
10
Currant
Currant
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +203%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +3337.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Copper +256.7%
Contains more Manganese +86%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Table salt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 13% 1% 0% 1% 5056% 3% 10% 14% 1%
Currant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +203%
Contains more Magnesium +1200%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +3337.5%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +130%
Contains more Copper +256.7%
Contains more Manganese +86%
Contains more Selenium +500%

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.
Table salt
Table salt
0
:
10
Currant
Currant
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 K +∞%
Table salt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Currant
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Table salt
Table salt
1
:
4
Currant
Currant
Contains more Other +15253.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +41875%
Table salt
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0.2 g
Other: 99.8 g
Currant
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Other +15253.8%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +41875%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Table salt Currant Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.5g Currant
Protein 0g 1.4g Currant
Fats 0g 0.2g Currant
Carbs 0g 13.8g Currant
Calories 0kcal 56kcal Currant
Fructose 3.53g Currant
Sugar 0g 7.37g Table salt
Fiber 0g 4.3g Currant
Calcium 24mg 33mg Currant
Iron 0.33mg 1mg Currant
Magnesium 1mg 13mg Currant
Phosphorus 0mg 44mg Currant
Potassium 8mg 275mg Currant
Sodium 38758mg 1mg Currant
Zinc 0.1mg 0.23mg Currant
Copper 0.03mg 0.107mg Currant
Manganese 0.1mg 0.186mg Currant
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Currant
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Currant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Currant
Vitamin E 0mg 0.1mg Currant
Vitamin C 0mg 41mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.04mg Currant
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.05mg Currant
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.1mg Currant
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.064mg Currant
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.07mg Currant
Folate 0µg 8µg Currant
Vitamin K 0µg 11µg Currant
Saturated Fat 0g 0.017g Table salt
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.028g Currant
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.088g Currant

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Table salt Currant
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
0%
Table salt
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
510%
Table salt
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Table salt
Table salt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Table salt
Table salt is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 38757mg)
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?
?
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. Table salt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173468/nutrients
  2. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.