Black Currant Nutrition

Nutrients in 100 g (3.5 oz)

Updated | 2024-05-19

Written and reviewed by the NatureClaim Team




Black Currant


Overview of Black Currant Nutrition

Scientific Name: Ribes nigrum


Order: Saxifragales


Family: Grossulariaceae


In brief black currant has: vitamin C (181.00 mg | 201% DV) potassium (322.00 mg | 7% DV) manganese (0.26 mg | 11% DV) Black currants (Ribes nigrum), plant in the Grossulariaceae family, are native to central and northern Europe and northern Asia. Black currants are berries that contain translucent pulp with red or green tones and a bittersweet taste. They have black peels and grow in clusters. They contain vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants which provide many health benefits. Black currants are a rich source of vitamin C. An amount of 100 g of black currants contains 181 mg of vitamin C (201% daily value [DV]). The high content of vitamin C makes them delicious and healthy fruits. Vitamin C has many important biological functions in the body. It acts as an antioxidant that helps to reduce damage to tissues caused by harmful free radicals. It has a role in enhancing the immune system, as well as protecting the body against infections and the common cold. It also plays a role in making collagen, which is essential for healthy skin. Black currants have many other antioxidants that help strengthen the body's immune system. They are high in potassium (7% DV) which can help lower blood pressure. Manganese (11% DV) in black currants is an essential mineral that helps balance and control blood sugar. Black currants can be eaten raw, but are often used to make jams, preserves, syrups, or in cooked savory dishes.



Name Amount % Daily Value
Calories 63 kcal 3%


Name Amount % Daily Value
Total Carbs 15.38 g 6%
Dietary Fiber - g -
Sugars - g
Starch - g


Name Amount % Daily Value
Cholesterol 0.00 mg 0%
Phytosterols - mg


Name Amount % Daily Value
Total Fat 0.41 g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.03 g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated Fat, total 0.18 g
  • 18:2 n-6 (LA), Omega-6
0.11 g
  • 18:3 n-6 (GLA)
- g
  • 18:3 n-3 (ALA), Omega-3
0.07 g
  • 18:4 n-3 (SDA)
- g
  • 20:5 n-3 (EPA)
- g
  • 22:5 n-3 (DPA)
- g
  • 22:6 n-3 (DHA)
- g
Trans Fat 0.00 g


Name Amount % Daily Value
Protein, total 1.40 g 3%
  • Tryptophan
- g
  • Threonine
- g
  • Isoleucine
- g
  • Leucine
- g
  • Lysine
- g
  • Methionine
- g
  • Cystine
- g
  • Phenylalanine
- g
  • Tyrosine
- g
  • Valine
- g
  • Arginine
- g
  • Histidine
- g
  • Alanine
- g
  • Aspartic Acid
- g
  • Glutamic Acid
- g
  • Glycine
- g
  • Proline
- g
  • Serine
- g


Name Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin C 181.00 mg 201%
Thiamin 0.05 mg 4%
Riboflavin 0.05 mg 4%
Niacin 0.30 mg 2%
Pantothenic Acid 0.40 mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.07 mg 4%
Folate, total - mcg -
  • Folic Acid
0.00 mcg
  • Food Folate (dietary folate equivalent)
- mcg
Choline - mg -
Betaine - mg
Vitamin B12 0.00 mcg 0%
Vitamin A, total 12.00 mcg 1%
  • Retinol Acitiviy Equivalent
12.00 mcg
  • Retinol
0.00 mcg
  • Beta-Carotene
- mcg
  • Alpha-Carotene
- mcg
  • Beta-Cryptoxanthin
- mcg
Lycopene - mcg
Lutein and Zeaxanthin - mcg
Vitamin E, total 1.00 mg 7%
  • Alpha-Tocopherol
1.00 mg
  • Beta-Tocopherol
- mg
  • Gamma-Tocopherol
- mg
  • Delta-Tocopherol
- mg
Vitamin D - mcg -
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) - mcg -
Biotin - mcg -


Name Amount % Daily Value
Calcium 55.00 mg 4%
Iron 1.54 mg 9%
Magnesium 24.00 mg 6%
Phosphorus 59.00 mg 5%
Potassium 322.00 mg 7%
Sodium 2.00 mg 0%
Zinc 0.27 mg 2%
Copper 0.09 mg 10%
Manganese 0.26 mg 11%
Selenium - mcg -
Iodine - mcg -
Chromium - mcg -
Molybdenum - mcg -
Chloride - mg -
Fluoride - mg


Name Amount


Name Amount
Water 81.96 g
Ash 0.86 g
Alcohol 0.00 g
Caffeine 0.00 mg
Theobromine 0.00 mg
Resveratrol - mg
Phytoalbumin - mg
Chlorogenic Acid - mg

The "-" means insufficient data.

% Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet or refer to the Dietary Reference Intakes for a specific life stage.


Reference(s):

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, Current Release.

National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Fact Sheets. Accessed from https://ods.od.nih.gov/.


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