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Currant nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Currants, red and white, raw
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Currant

Currant
Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. 25 (low)
Glycemic load 3 (low)
Calories ⓘ Calories per 100-gram serving 56
Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 9.5 grams
Serving Size ⓘ Serving sizes are taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 cup (112 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -4.2 (alkaline)
Oxalates ⓘ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259133562 30mg
TOP 13% Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 87% of foods
TOP 20% Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 80% of foods
TOP 42% Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 58% of foods
TOP 42% Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 58% of foods
TOP 43% Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 57% of foods

Currant calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 56
Calories in 1 cup 63 112 g

Currant Glycemic index (GI)

Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
25

Currant Glycemic load (GL)

3

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium Choline 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4% 5%
Calcium: 33 mg of 1,000 mg 3%
Iron: 1 mg of 8 mg 13%
Magnesium: 13 mg of 420 mg 3%
Phosphorus: 44 mg of 700 mg 6%
Potassium: 275 mg of 3,400 mg 8%
Sodium: 1 mg of 2,300 mg 0%
Zinc: 0.23 mg of 11 mg 2%
Copper: 0.107 mg of 1 mg 12%
Manganese: 0.186 mg of 2 mg 8%
Selenium: 0.6 µg of 55 µg 1%
Choline: 7.6 mg of 550 mg 1%

Mineral chart - relative view

Calcium
33 mg
TOP 42%
Potassium
275 mg
TOP 43%
Copper
0.107 mg
TOP 49%
Manganese
0.186 mg
TOP 53%
Iron
1 mg
TOP 60%
Magnesium
13 mg
TOP 77%
Phosphorus
44 mg
TOP 79%
Zinc
0.23 mg
TOP 83%
Selenium
0.6 µg
TOP 88%
Choline
7.6 mg
TOP 89%
Sodium
1 mg
TOP 98%

Vitamin coverage chart

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: 42 IU of 5,000 IU 1%
Vitamin E : 0.1 mg of 15 mg 1%
Vitamin D: 0 µg of 10 µg 0%
Vitamin C: 41 mg of 90 mg 46%
Vitamin B1: 0.04 mg of 1 mg 3%
Vitamin B2: 0.05 mg of 1 mg 4%
Vitamin B3: 0.1 mg of 16 mg 1%
Vitamin B5: 0.064 mg of 5 mg 1%
Vitamin B6: 0.07 mg of 1 mg 5%
Folate: 8 µg of 400 µg 2%
Vitamin B12: 0 µg of 2 µg 0%
Vitamin K: 11 µg of 120 µg 9%

Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin C
41 mg
TOP 13%
Vitamin K
11 µg
TOP 50%
Vitamin A
42 IU
TOP 51%
Folate
8 µg
TOP 68%
Vitamin B6
0.07 mg
TOP 73%
Vitamin B1
0.04 mg
TOP 78%
Vitamin B2
0.05 mg
TOP 81%
Vitamin E
0.1 mg
TOP 86%
Vitamin B5
0.064 mg
TOP 92%
Vitamin B3
0.1 mg
TOP 92%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

2% 14% 82%
Protein:
Daily Value: 3%
1.4 g of 50 g
3%
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.2 g of 65 g
0%
Carbs:
Daily Value: 5%
13.8 g of 300 g
5%
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
83.95 g of 2,000 g
4%
Other:
0.65 g

Fat type information

13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g

Carbohydrate type breakdown

8% 44% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.61 g
Glucose: 3.22 g
Fructose: 3.53 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g

Fiber content ratio for Currant

53% 31% 15%
Sugar: 7.37 g
Fiber: 4.3 g
Other: 2.13 g

All nutrients for Currant per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 56kcal 3% 85% 1.2 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 1.4g 3% 82% 2 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.2g 0% 88% 166.6 times less than Cheddar CheeseCheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 41mg 46% 13% 1.3 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 9.5g N/A 47% 5.7 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 13.8g 5% 42% 2 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Iron 1mg 13% 60% 2.6 times less than BeefBeef
Calcium 33mg 3% 42% 3.8 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 275mg 8% 43% 1.9 times more than CucumberCucumber
Magnesium 13mg 3% 77% 10.8 times less than AlmondAlmond
Sugar 7.37g N/A 44% 1.2 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 4.3g 17% 20% 1.8 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.11mg 12% 49% 1.3 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.23mg 2% 83% 27.4 times less than BeefBeef
Phosphorus 44mg 6% 79% 4.1 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 1mg 0% 98% 490 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 42IU 1% 51% 397.8 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0% 68%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 1% 86% 14.6 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Selenium 0.6µg 1% 88%
Manganese 0.19mg 8% 53%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 3% 78% 6.7 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 4% 81% 2.6 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 1% 92% 95.7 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.06mg 1% 92% 17.7 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 5% 73% 1.7 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 11µg 9% 50% 9.2 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 8µg 2% 68% 7.6 times less than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Saturated Fat 0.02g 0% 92% 346.8 times less than BeefBeef
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03g N/A 87% 350 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g N/A 86% 536.1 times less than WalnutWalnut
Fructose 3.53g 4% 82% 1.7 times less than AppleApple
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 56
% Daily Value*
0%
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
Trans Fat g
0%
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 1mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate 14g
16%
Dietary Fiber 4g
Total Sugars g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 33mg 3%

Iron 1mg 13%

Potassium 275mg 8%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

Low in Cholesterol
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 ⓘ Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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No Trans Fats
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 ⓘ Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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 ⓘ Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Sodium
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 ⓘ Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sugars
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 ⓘ While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Currant nutrition infographic

Currant nutrition infographic
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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. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/nutrients

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