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Red Currant Puree - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Red Currant Puree Recipe

Red Currant Puree has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 36g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and high in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its high sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 2 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 78, for Red Currant Puree, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein5%
 Calories from Fat0%
 Calories from Carbs95%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • No Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A100 IU2%
Vitamin C66 mg110%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60 mg6%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium460 mg13.1%
Sodium0 mg

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate36 g12%
Dietary Fiber7 g28%
Sugars24 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein2 g4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 140 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0 g

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 0 mg

Total Carbohydrates 36 g 12%

Dietary Fiber 7 g28%

Sugars 24 g

Protein 2 g 4%

Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 110%

Calcium 6% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/red-currant-puree Embed Table:

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