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Vegetable oil vs. Currant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Vegetable oil and Currant different?

  • Vegetable oil is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin K, however, Currant is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, Copper, Iron, Potassium, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Vegetable oil is 98% higher.
  • Vegetable oil contains 845 times more Saturated Fat than Currant. While Vegetable oil contains 14.367g of Saturated Fat, Currant contains only 0.017g.

Oil, corn, peanut, and olive and Currants, red and white, raw 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 less Sodium -100%
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 +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 +∞%

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 E +14680%
Contains more Vitamin K +90.9%
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 +∞%
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%
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 E +14680%
Contains more Vitamin K +90.9%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Vegetable oil 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
29%
Vegetable oil
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Vegetable oil
17%
Currant

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. Vegetable oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167737/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.