Currant is a small, tart berry eaten raw, cooked into jams and jellies, or used in baked goods, sauces and cordials. Black, red and white varieties are all common, with black currants being particularly popular in European and British cooking. Per 100 g, raw currants provide 46 kcal, 1.4 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat, 7.6 g of carbohydrates and a notable 4.3 g of dietary fibre, with sugars accounting for 7.4 g of those carbohydrates. Currants are an exceptional source of vitamin C at 111 mg per 100 g, and also contribute 298 mg of potassium and 44 mg of calcium per 100 g. No glycemic index value is available for this food. Suitable for vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, paleo, Mediterranean and low-FODMAP dietary patterns.
How many calories in currants?
Raw currants contain 46 kcal per 100 g, making them relatively low in calories among everyday fruits. A typical small handful (around 40 g) comes to roughly 18 kcal.
How much vitamin C is in currants?
Raw currants contain 111 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, which is considerably higher than many common fruits including oranges. Black currants in particular are well known for their exceptionally high vitamin C content.
Are currants keto-friendly?
Currants appear on the keto diet list, and at 7.6 g of carbohydrates and 4.3 g of fibre per 100 g, the net carb content is relatively modest for a berry. Portion size still matters on a strict keto plan, so a small serving is the practical approach.
Diets
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Glycemic Index
approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 45.7 kcal |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 0.30 g |
| Carbs | 7.6 g |
| Sugars | 7.4 g |
| Fiber | 4.3 g |
| Starch | 0 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| Omega-6 | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 44.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 18.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 52.0 mg |
| Potassium | 298 mg |
| Sodium | 2.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.25 mg |
| Copper | 0.096 mg |
| Manganese | 0.22 mg |
| Selenium | 0.60 mcg |
| Iodine | 0 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1.0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 111 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.045 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.050 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.20 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.070 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.070 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 4.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
Other cooking states of Currant
Dried currant (290 kcal).
