Blackcurrant · Ribes nigrum
Currants, european black, raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Very good nutrient density 40/100
How many beneficial nutrients Currants, european black, raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Currants, european black, raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
87% from carbs
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Carbs 87%15.4 g per serving
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Fat 5%0.4 g per serving
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Protein 8%1.4 g per serving
What Currants, european black, raw is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.4 g |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 72.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 107.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 20.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 7.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 1.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 56.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 107.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 12.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 181.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | 1.0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | ~ | — |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.3 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.4 mg |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 55.0 mg | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | |
| Magnesium | 24.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 59.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 322.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 2.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 0.9 g | — |
About Currants, european black, raw
Blackcurrants are small, deep purple-black berries with a bold, tart, almost resinous flavor that is far more intense than their red cousins. Hugely popular in Europe — the backbone of cordials, jams and the French liqueur cassis — they were long restricted in parts of the United States, so they remain less familiar there.
Nutritionally they are a standout: at about 63 calories per 100 grams, blackcurrants carry an exceptional amount of vitamin C (several times that of an orange, gram for gram) along with high levels of anthocyanins — the dark antioxidant pigments — plus fiber, potassium, manganese and iron.
Too sharp to eat in quantity raw, blackcurrants are usually cooked with sugar into jams, jellies, syrups, pies and sauces, or pressed into the deeply flavored juices and cordials they are famous for. A few fresh berries add a wonderfully intense tang to desserts.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Currants, european black, raw?
There are 63 calories in 100 g of Currants, european black, raw, or about 71 calories in 1 cup (112 g).
How much protein is in Currants, european black, raw?
Currants, european black, raw contains 1.4 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Currants, european black, raw?
Currants, european black, raw has 15.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Currants, european black, raw?
Currants, european black, raw provides 0.4 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Currants, european black, raw a good source of?
Currants, european black, raw is an excellent source of Vitamin C (201% DV) and a good source of Manganese and Copper (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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