Currant Nutrition Facts

Overview of Currant Nutrition

Scientific Name: Ribes rubrum

Order: Saxifragales

Family: Grossulariaceae

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 C	41.00 mg	46%
Thiamin	0.04 mg	3%
Riboflavin	0.05 mg	4%
Niacin	0.10 mg	1%
Pantothenic Acid	0.06 mg	1%
Vitamin B6	0.07 mg	4%
Folate, total	8.00 mg	2%
Folic Acid	0.00 mcg
Food Folate (dietary folate equivalent)	8.00 mcg
Choline	7.60 mg	1%
Betaine	- mg
Vitamin B12	0.00 mcg	0%
Vitamin A, total	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
Lycopene	0.00 mcg
Lutein and Zeaxanthin	47.00 mcg
Vitamin E, total	0.10 mg	1%
Alpha-Tocopherol	0.10 mg
Beta-Tocopherol	- mg
Gamma-Tocopherol	- mg
Delta-Tocopherol	- mg
Vitamin D	0.00 mcg	0%
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)	11.00 mcg	9%
Biotin	- mcg	-

Minerals

Name	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	33.00 mg	3%
Iron	1.00 mg	6%
Magnesium	13.00 mg	3%
Phosphorus	44.00 mg	4%
Potassium	275.00 mg	6%
Sodium	1.00 mg	0%
Zinc	0.23 mg	2%
Copper	0.11 mg	12%
Manganese	0.19 mg	8%
Selenium	0.60 mcg	1%
Iodine	- mcg	-
Chromium	- mcg	-
Molybdenum	- mcg	-
Chloride	- mg	-
Fluoride	- 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 2,000 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/.