Currants, red and white, raw has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and low-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.
The food contains 13.84g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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. With 1.43 gms of protein, it is low in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
On top of that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is low. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
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.
It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Currants, red and white, raw has been given a composite ranking of 94, and on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 9% | |
Calories from Fat | 3% | |
Calories from Carbs | 88% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 42 IU | 0.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 2 mcg | |||
Alpha Carotene | 0 mcg | |||
Beta Carotene | 25 mcg | |||
Beta Cryptoxanthin | 0 mcg | |||
Lycopene | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 41 mg | 68.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin K | 11 mcg | 13.7% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0.09 mg | 5.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Niacin | 0.09 mg | 0.45% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Vitamin B6 | 0.09 mg | 4.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folate | 8 mcg | 2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.09 mg | 0.89% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 33 mg | 3.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Iron | 0.98 mg | 5.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 0 mg | |||
Phosphorus | 44 mg | 4.4% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Potassium | 275 mg | 7.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 0.98 mg | 0.04% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Zinc | 0.27 mg | 1.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Copper | 0.09 mg | 4.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Manganese | 0.18 mg | 8.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Selenium | 0.63 mcg | 0.89% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 13.8 g | 4.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 17.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Sugars | 7.4 g | |||
Sucrose | 0.6 mg | |||
Glucose | 3.2 mg | |||
Fructose | 3.6 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 1.4 g | 2.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 0.18 g | 0.27% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Saturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | |||
Total Omega 3 Fatty Acids | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 83.9 g | |||
Ash | 0.6 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63 Calories from Fat 2
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2 g 0.31%
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 1.1 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 15.5 g 5.2%
Dietary Fiber 4.8 g19.2%
Sugars 8.3 g
Protein 1.6 g 3.2%
Vitamin A 0.9% Vitamin C 76.5%
Calcium 3.7% Iron 6.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 105
Protein 19.1 g | Carbs 3.2 g | Fat 1.3 g
Per 100g | Calories 15
Protein 0.83 g | Carbs 3.5 g | Fat 0.08 g
Per 100g | Calories 247
Protein 7.1 g | Carbs 52.9 g | Fat 0 g
Per 100g | Calories 330
Protein 13 g | Carbs 37.4 g | Fat 13.9 g