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Currant Nutrition

Nutrients in 100 g (3.5 oz)

Updated | 2024-05-21

Written and reviewed by the NatureClaim Team



Currant



Overview of Currant Nutrition

Scientific Name: Ribes rubrum


Order: Saxifragales


Family: Grossulariaceae


In brief currant has: vitamin C (41.00 mg | 46% DV) vitamin K (11.00 mcg | 9% DV) Currant (Ribes rubrum) belongs to the Grossulariaceae family. Currants are also called redcurrants, or grosellas in Hispanic culture. Currant fruits are borne on both long and short stems that are one year or older. Currant shrubs lacks spines or thorns. The juicy berries have a sweet to sour flavor. The berries of currants are often used in jams or jellies. They can also be eaten dried or fresh. Currants are rich in vitamin C (46% daily value [DV]). Vitamin C is an antioxidant that is important for the immune system. Antioxidants, such as vitamin C, may also play a pivotal role in protecting cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Vitamin C is necessary for maintaining healthy skin. It is involved in the production of collagen, an important component in connective tissues. Besides vitamin C, currants are high in many other important nutrients. Currants have a high amount of dietary fiber (15% DV). Dietary fiber slows the absorption of sugar and helps improve blood sugar levels. Eating foods high in dietary fiber can also relieve constipation. Currants also contain vitamin K (9% DV), a critical vitamin for blood clotting and bone development.



Calories
Name Amount % Daily Value
Calories 56 kcal 3%


Carbohydrates
Name Amount % Daily Value
Total Carbs 13.80 g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4.30 g 15%
Sugars 7.37 g
Starch - g


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


Fat and Fatty Acids
Name Amount % Daily Value
Total Fat 0.20 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.02 g 0%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.03 g
Polyunsaturated Fat, total 0.09 g
  • 18:2 n-6 (LA), Omega-6
0.05 g
  • 18:3 n-6 (GLA)
- g
  • 18:3 n-3 (ALA), Omega-3
0.04 g
  • 18:4 n-3 (SDA)
0.00 g
  • 20:5 n-3 (EPA)
0.00 g
  • 22:5 n-3 (DPA)
0.00 g
  • 22:6 n-3 (DHA)
0.00 g
Trans Fat 0.00 g


Protein and Amino Acids
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


Vitamins
Name Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin Can antioxidant and for immune health and making collagen
41.00 mg 46%
Thiaminfor amino acid, glucose, and lipid metabolism
0.04 mg 3%
Riboflavinfor amino acid, lipid, and vitamin B6 metabolism
0.05 mg 4%
Niacinfor digestive and skin health and nerve function
0.10 mg 1%
Pantothenic Acidfor cholesterol, fatty acid, and hormone metabolism
0.06 mg 1%
Vitamin B6for brain development, immune health, and protein metabolism
0.07 mg 4%
Folate, totalfor amino acid metabolism and preventing neural tube defects
8.00 mcg 2%
  • Folic Acid
0.00 mcg
  • Food Folate (dietary folate equivalent)
8.00 mcg
Cholinefor brain health and nerve function
7.60 mg 1%
Betainefor metabolizing an amino acid called homocysteine
- mg
Vitamin B12for nerve function and red blood cell formation
0.00 mcg 0%
Vitamin A, totalan antioxidant and for eye, immune, and reproductive health
2.08 mcg 0%
  • Retinol Acitiviy Equivalent
2.00 mcg
  • Retinol
0.00 mcg
  • Beta-Carotene
25.00 mcg
  • Alpha-Carotene
0.00 mcg
  • Beta-Cryptoxanthin
0.00 mcg
Lycopenean antioxidant
0.00 mcg
Lutein and Zeaxanthinantioxidants
47.00 mcg
Vitamin E, totalan antioxidant and for cardiovascular and immune health
0.10 mg 1%
  • Alpha-Tocopherol
0.10 mg
  • Beta-Tocopherol
- mg
  • Gamma-Tocopherol
- mg
  • Delta-Tocopherol
- mg
Vitamin Dfor calcium absorption, immune health, and muscle/nerve function
0.00 mcg 0%
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)for bone health and normal blood clotting
11.00 mcg 9%
Biotinfor amino acid, glucose, and fatty acid metabolism
- mcg -


Minerals
Name Amount % Daily Value
Calciumfor bone health and muscle/nerve function
33.00 mg 3%
Ironfor carrying oxygen to cells and muscles
1.00 mg 6%
Magnesiumfor bone and heart health and muscle/nerve function
13.00 mg 3%
Phosphorusfor bone health and helping the body store and use energy
44.00 mg 4%
Potassiumfor carbohydrate metabolism and muscle/nerve function
275.00 mg 6%
Sodiumfor muscle/nerve function
1.00 mg 0%
Zincan antioxidant and for immune health
0.23 mg 2%
Copperfor iron absorption and blood vessel, bone, and immune health
0.11 mg 12%
Manganesean antioxidant
0.19 mg 8%
Seleniuman antioxidant and for reproductive health and thyroid function
0.60 mcg 1%
Iodinefor thyroid function
- mcg -
Chromiumfor metabolizing and storing carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins
- mcg -
Molybdenumfor metabolizing sulfites and sulfur-containing amino acids
- mcg -
Chloridefor muscle/nerve function
- mg -
Fluoridefor reducing tooth decay
- mg


Flavonoids
Name Amount


Others
Name Amount
Water 83.95 g
Ash 0.66 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.


References:

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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