How many calories are in one cup of currants?

Currants have 63 calories per cup or 56 calories for every 100 grams. Most of its calories are from carbohydrates.

How much protein is in one cup of currants?

One cup of Currants has 1.6 grams of protein or about 3% of daily recommended intake. Currants are relatively low in protein, and is not a source of complete protein, containing little or small amounts of the majority of the nine essential amino acids.

What vitamins and minerals are in currants?

Currants are an excellent source of many nutrients, including dietary fiber, Vitamin C and potassium. It also contains significant amounts of calcium.

Does currants contain antioxidants?

Currants contain a number of healthy phytonutrients and antioxidants, specifically carotenoids beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.

What's similar to currants in cooking?

Apricot, dates, plums, figs, cranberry and cherries are similar to, or commonly paired with currants in cooking and recipes.

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Similar to Currants

A common fruit, currants are an excellent source of dietary fiber and Vitamin C. It is also a good source of potassium. One cup of currants contains about 63 calories.

Many foods are similar nutritionally to currants, including lime, cauliflower, mango and kumquat.

We compared the key nutrients in currants (potassium, dietary fiber and Vitamin C) to nutrients in hundreds of other foods with data from USDA.^[1]

Summary of the most similar foods by category:

fruits: Lime, Mango, Kumquat, Tangerine, Grapefruit, Orange, Orange Zest, Cantaloupe, Kiwi, Lemon Zest, Lemon, Strawberries, Honeydew, Guava Juice, Papaya, Raspberries

plants and vegetables: Cauliflower, Pea Shoots, Peas, Jalapeno

The details of the top 20 foods most nutritionally similar to currants are below.

fruits

There are quite a few fruits or fruit products that offer similar nutritional benefits to currants. Lime, mango, kumquat, tangerine and grapefruit are all high in potassium, dietary fiber and or Vitamin C.

Lime

Similarity: > 95%

Lime is also high in dietary fiber and Vitamin C. Also, lime contains more Vitamin A, calcium and folate than currants.

For 100 grams of currants and lime:

Currants (7/8 cup)		Lime (1.5 fruit)
275	potassium (MG)	102
4.3	dietary fiber (G)	2.8
41	Vitamin C (MG)	29

However, currants does contain more iron and potassium than lime by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

56	calories (KCAL)	30
7.4	sugar (G)	1.7
1.4	protein (G)	0.7
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.02
41	Vitamin C (MG)	29
2	Vitamin A (UG)	2
0.1	Vitamin E (MG)	0.22
33	calcium (MG)	33
1	iron (MG)	0.6
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.1	niacin (MG)	0.2
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.22
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
8	folate (UG)	8

0.977 | 0.977 | 0.94 Complete Comparison:
Lime vs. Currants

Mango

Similarity: > 95%

Mango is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, mango contains more Vitamin A and folate than currants.

For 100 grams of currants and mango:

Currants (7/8 cup)		Mango (5/8 cup)
275	potassium (MG)	168
4.3	dietary fiber (G)	1.6
41	Vitamin C (MG)	36

However, currants does contain more dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium than mango by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

56	calories (KCAL)	60
7.4	sugar (G)	14
1.4	protein (G)	0.82
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.09
41	Vitamin C (MG)	36
2	Vitamin A (UG)	54
0.1	Vitamin E (MG)	0.9
33	calcium (MG)	11
1	iron (MG)	0.16
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.1	niacin (MG)	0.67
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.2
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.12
8	folate (UG)	43

0.971 | 0.971 | 1.39 Complete Comparison:
Mango vs. Currants

Kumquat

Similarity: > 95%

Kumquat is also high in dietary fiber and Vitamin C. Also, kumquat contains more calcium than currants.

For 100 grams of currants and kumquat:

Currants (7/8 cup)		Kumquat (5 fruits)
275	potassium (MG)	186
4.3	dietary fiber (G)	6.5
41	Vitamin C (MG)	44

However, currants does contain more potassium than kumquat by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

56	calories (KCAL)	71
7.4	sugar (G)	9.4
1.4	protein (G)	1.9
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.1
41	Vitamin C (MG)	44
2	Vitamin A (UG)	15
0.1	Vitamin E (MG)	0.15
33	calcium (MG)	62
1	iron (MG)	0.86
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.09
0.1	niacin (MG)	0.43
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.21
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
8	folate (UG)	17

0.968 | 0.968 | 1.66 Complete Comparison:
Kumquat vs. Currants

Tangerine

Similarity: > 95%

Tangerine is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, tangerine contains more Vitamin A than currants.

For 100 grams of currants and tangerine:

Currants (7/8 cup)		Tangerine (1/2 cup)
275	potassium (MG)	166
4.3	dietary fiber (G)	1.8
41	Vitamin C (MG)	27

However, currants does contain more dietary fiber, iron and potassium than tangerine by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

56	calories (KCAL)	53
7.4	sugar (G)	11
1.4	protein (G)	0.81
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.04
41	Vitamin C (MG)	27
2	Vitamin A (UG)	34
0.1	Vitamin E (MG)	0.2
33	calcium (MG)	37
1	iron (MG)	0.15
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.06
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.1	niacin (MG)	0.38
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.22
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.08
8	folate (UG)	16

0.968 | 0.968 | 1.06 Complete Comparison:
Tangerine vs. Currants

Grapefruit

Similarity: > 95%

Grapefruit is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, grapefruit contains more Vitamin A than currants.

For 100 grams of currants and grapefruit:

Currants (7/8 cup)		Grapefruit (about 3/8 cup)
275	potassium (MG)	135
4.3	dietary fiber (G)	1.6
41	Vitamin C (MG)	31

However, currants does contain more dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium than grapefruit by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

56	calories (KCAL)	42
7.4	sugar (G)	6.9
1.4	protein (G)	0.77
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.02
41	Vitamin C (MG)	31
2	Vitamin A (UG)	58
0.1	Vitamin E (MG)	0.13
33	calcium (MG)	22
1	iron (MG)	0.08
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.1	niacin (MG)	0.2
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.26
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
8	folate (UG)	13

0.963 | 0.963 | 1.02 Complete Comparison:
Grapefruit vs. Currants

Orange

Similarity: > 95%

Orange is also high in dietary fiber and Vitamin C. Also, orange contains more calcium than currants.

For 100 grams of currants and orange:

Currants (7/8 cup)		Orange (1/2 cup)
275	potassium (MG)	169
4.3	dietary fiber (G)	2.4
41	Vitamin C (MG)	45

However, currants does contain more iron and potassium than orange by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

56	calories (KCAL)	46
7.4	sugar (G)	9.1
1.4	protein (G)	0.7
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.03
41	Vitamin C (MG)	45
2	Vitamin A (UG)	11
0.1	Vitamin E (MG)	0.18
33	calcium (MG)	43
1	iron (MG)	0.09
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.1
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.1	niacin (MG)	0.4
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.25
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
8	folate (UG)	17

0.962 | 0.962 | 1.3 Complete Comparison:
Orange vs. Currants

Orange Zest

Similarity: > 95%

Orange zest is also high in dietary fiber, Vitamin C and potassium. Moreover, orange zest contains more calcium, thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid than currants.

For 100 grams of currants and orange zest:

Currants (7/8 cup)		Orange Zest (17 tbsps)
275	potassium (MG)	212
4.3	dietary fiber (G)	11
41	Vitamin C (MG)	136

However, currants does contain more than orange zest by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

56	calories (KCAL)	97
7.4	sugar (G)	0
1.4	protein (G)	1.5
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.02
41	Vitamin C (MG)	136
2	Vitamin A (UG)	21
0.1	Vitamin E (MG)	0.25
33	calcium (MG)	161
1	iron (MG)	0.8
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.12
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.09
0.1	niacin (MG)	0.9
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.49
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.18
8	folate (UG)	30

0.961 | 0.961 | 2.66 Complete Comparison:
Orange Zest vs. Currants

Cantaloupe

Similarity: > 95%

Cantaloupe is also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Also, cantaloupe contains more Vitamin A than currants.

For 100 grams of currants and cantaloupe:

Currants (7/8 cup)		Cantaloupe (5/8 cup)
275	potassium (MG)	267
4.3	dietary fiber (G)	0.9
41	Vitamin C (MG)	37

However, currants does contain more dietary fiber, calcium and iron than cantaloupe by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

56	calories (KCAL)	34
7.4	sugar (G)	7.9
1.4	protein (G)	0.84
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.05
41	Vitamin C (MG)	37
2	Vitamin A (UG)	169
0.1	Vitamin E (MG)	0.05
33	calcium (MG)	9
1	iron (MG)	0.21
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.1	niacin (MG)	0.73
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.11
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.07
8	folate (UG)	21

0.96 | 0.96 | 1.35 Complete Comparison:
Cantaloupe vs. Currants

Kiwi

Similarity: > 95%

Kiwi is also high in dietary fiber, Vitamin C and potassium.

For 100 grams of currants and kiwi:

Currants (7/8 cup)		Kiwi (about 1/2 cup)
275	potassium (MG)	312
4.3	dietary fiber (G)	3
41	Vitamin C (MG)	93

However, currants does contain more iron than kiwi by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

56	calories (KCAL)	61
7.4	sugar (G)	9
1.4	protein (G)	1.1
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.03
41	Vitamin C (MG)	93
2	Vitamin A (UG)	4
0.1	Vitamin E (MG)	1.5
33	calcium (MG)	34
1	iron (MG)	0.31
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.1	niacin (MG)	0.34
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.18
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.06
8	folate (UG)	25

0.96 | 0.96 | 2.38 Complete Comparison:
Kiwi vs. Currants

Lemon Zest

Similarity: > 95%

Lemon zest is also high in dietary fiber and Vitamin C. Also, lemon zest contains more calcium and Vitamin B6 than currants.

For 100 grams of currants and lemon zest:

Currants (7/8 cup)		Lemon Zest (17 tbsps)
275	potassium (MG)	160
4.3	dietary fiber (G)	11
41	Vitamin C (MG)	129

However, currants does contain more potassium than lemon zest by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

56	calories (KCAL)	47
7.4	sugar (G)	4.2
1.4	protein (G)	1.5
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.04
41	Vitamin C (MG)	129
2	Vitamin A (UG)	3
0.1	Vitamin E (MG)	0.25
33	calcium (MG)	134
1	iron (MG)	0.8
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.06
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.08
0.1	niacin (MG)	0.4
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.32
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.17
8	folate (UG)	13

0.96 | 0.96 | 2.31 Complete Comparison:
Lemon Zest vs. Currants

Lemon

Similarity: > 95%

Lemon is also high in dietary fiber and Vitamin C. Also, lemon contains more thiamin and niacin than currants.

For 100 grams of currants and lemon:

Currants (7/8 cup)		Lemon (1/2 cup)
275	potassium (MG)	138
4.3	dietary fiber (G)	2.8
41	Vitamin C (MG)	53

However, currants does contain more iron and potassium than lemon by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

56	calories (KCAL)	29
7.4	sugar (G)	2.5
1.4	protein (G)	1.1
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.04
41	Vitamin C (MG)	53
2	Vitamin A (UG)	1
0.1	Vitamin E (MG)	0.15
33	calcium (MG)	26
1	iron (MG)	0.6
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.1	niacin (MG)	0.1
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.19
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.08
8	folate (UG)	11

0.959 | 0.959 | 1.3 Complete Comparison:
Lemon vs. Currants

Strawberries

Similarity: > 95%

Strawberries are also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients.

For 100 grams of currants and strawberries:

Currants (7/8 cup)		Strawberries (5/8 cup)
275	potassium (MG)	153
4.3	dietary fiber (G)	2
41	Vitamin C (MG)	59

However, currants does contain more dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium than strawberries by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

56	calories (KCAL)	32
7.4	sugar (G)	4.9
1.4	protein (G)	0.67
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.02
41	Vitamin C (MG)	59
2	Vitamin A (UG)	1
0.1	Vitamin E (MG)	0.29
33	calcium (MG)	16
1	iron (MG)	0.41
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.02
0.1	niacin (MG)	0.39
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.13
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.05
8	folate (UG)	24

0.953 | 0.953 | 1.59 Complete Comparison:
Strawberries vs. Currants

Honeydew

Similarity: > 95%

Honeydew is also high in Vitamin C and potassium.

For 100 grams of currants and honeydew:

Currants (7/8 cup)		Honeydew (5/8 cup)
275	potassium (MG)	228
4.3	dietary fiber (G)	0.8
41	Vitamin C (MG)	18

However, currants does contain more dietary fiber, calcium and iron than honeydew by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

56	calories (KCAL)	36
7.4	sugar (G)	8.1
1.4	protein (G)	0.54
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.04
41	Vitamin C (MG)	18
2	Vitamin A (UG)	3
0.1	Vitamin E (MG)	0.02
33	calcium (MG)	6
1	iron (MG)	0.17
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.01
0.1	niacin (MG)	0.42
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.16
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.09
8	folate (UG)	19

0.953 | 0.953 | 0.8 Complete Comparison:
Honeydew vs. Currants

Guava Juice

Similarity: > 95%

Guava juice is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients.

For 100 grams of currants and guava juice:

Currants (7/8 cup)		Guava Juice (3/8 cup)
275	potassium (MG)	39
4.3	dietary fiber (G)	1
41	Vitamin C (MG)	21

A higher water content, guava juice is less nutritionally dense than currants. Currants does contain more dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and Vitamin B6 than guava juice by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

56	calories (KCAL)	63
7.4	sugar (G)	13
1.4	protein (G)	0.09
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.02
41	Vitamin C (MG)	21
2	Vitamin A (UG)	0
0.1	Vitamin E (MG)	0.05
33	calcium (MG)	8
1	iron (MG)	0.38
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0
0.1	niacin (MG)	0.17
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.08
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.01
8	folate (UG)	3

0.951 | 0.951 | 0.58 Complete Comparison:
Guava Juice vs. Currants

Papaya

Similarity: > 95%

Papaya is also high in Vitamin C and contains some of the same nutrients. Also, papaya contains more Vitamin A than currants.

For 100 grams of currants and papaya:

Currants (7/8 cup)		Papaya (3/4 cup)
275	potassium (MG)	182
4.3	dietary fiber (G)	1.7
41	Vitamin C (MG)	61

However, currants does contain more dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium than papaya by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

56	calories (KCAL)	43
7.4	sugar (G)	7.8
1.4	protein (G)	0.47
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.08
41	Vitamin C (MG)	61
2	Vitamin A (UG)	47
0.1	Vitamin E (MG)	0.3
33	calcium (MG)	20
1	iron (MG)	0.25
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.02
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.03
0.1	niacin (MG)	0.36
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.19
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.04
8	folate (UG)	37

0.951 | 0.951 | 1.54 Complete Comparison:
Papaya vs. Currants

Raspberries

Similarity: > 95%

Raspberries are also high in dietary fiber and Vitamin C. Also, raspberries contains more Vitamin A than currants.

For 100 grams of currants and raspberries:

Currants (7/8 cup)		Raspberries (7/8 cup)
275	potassium (MG)	151
4.3	dietary fiber (G)	6.5
41	Vitamin C (MG)	26

However, currants does contain more potassium than raspberries by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

56	calories (KCAL)	52
7.4	sugar (G)	4.4
1.4	protein (G)	1.2
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.02
41	Vitamin C (MG)	26
2	Vitamin A (UG)	2
0.1	Vitamin E (MG)	0.87
33	calcium (MG)	25
1	iron (MG)	0.69
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.03
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.04
0.1	niacin (MG)	0.6
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.33
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.06
8	folate (UG)	21

0.948 | 0.948 | 1.8 Complete Comparison:
Raspberries vs. Currants

plants and vegetables

Several plants and vegetables offer similar nutrients to currants including cauliflower, pea shoots, peas and jalapeno.

Cauliflower

Similarity: > 95%

Cauliflower is also high in Vitamin C and potassium. Also, cauliflower contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate than currants.

For 100 grams of currants and cauliflower:

Currants (7/8 cup)		Cauliflower (7/8 cup)
275	potassium (MG)	299
4.3	dietary fiber (G)	2
41	Vitamin C (MG)	48

However, currants does contain more dietary fiber, calcium and iron than cauliflower by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

56	calories (KCAL)	25
7.4	sugar (G)	1.9
1.4	protein (G)	1.9
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.13
41	Vitamin C (MG)	48
2	Vitamin A (UG)	0
0.1	Vitamin E (MG)	0.08
33	calcium (MG)	22
1	iron (MG)	0.42
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.05
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.06
0.1	niacin (MG)	0.51
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.67
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.18
8	folate (UG)	57

0.974 | 0.974 | 1.95 Complete Comparison:
Cauliflower vs. Currants

Pea Shoots

Similarity: > 95%

Pea shoots are also high in dietary fiber and Vitamin C. Also, pea shoots contains more riboflavin, niacin and folate than currants.

For 100 grams of currants and pea shoots:

Currants (7/8 cup)		Pea Shoots (1 cup)
275	potassium (MG)	160
4.3	dietary fiber (G)	2.4
41	Vitamin C (MG)	25

However, currants does contain more calcium and potassium than pea shoots by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

56	calories (KCAL)	35
7.4	sugar (G)	3.5
1.4	protein (G)	2.4
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0
41	Vitamin C (MG)	25
2	Vitamin A (UG)	12
0.1	Vitamin E (MG)	0
33	calcium (MG)	24
1	iron (MG)	1.3
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.1
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.05
0.1	niacin (MG)	1
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.1
8	folate (UG)	62

0.966 | 0.966 | 1.22 Complete Comparison:
Pea Shoots vs. Currants

Peas

Similarity: > 95%

Peas are also high in dietary fiber, Vitamin C and potassium. Moreover, peas contains more protein, Vitamin A, iron and thiamin than currants.

For 100 grams of currants and peas:

Currants (7/8 cup)		Peas (3/4 cup)
275	potassium (MG)	244
4.3	dietary fiber (G)	5.7
41	Vitamin C (MG)	40

However, currants

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

56	calories (KCAL)	81
7.4	sugar (G)	5.7
1.4	protein (G)	5.4
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.07
41	Vitamin C (MG)	40
2	Vitamin A (UG)	38
0.1	Vitamin E (MG)	0.13
33	calcium (MG)	25
1	iron (MG)	1.5
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.27
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.13
0.1	niacin (MG)	2.1
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.1
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.17
8	folate (UG)	65

0.959 | 0.959 | 3.03 Complete Comparison:
Peas vs. Currants

Jalapeno

Similarity: > 95%

Jalapeno is also high in dietary fiber, Vitamin C and potassium. Moreover, jalapeno contains more Vitamin A, Vitamin E, thiamin, niacin and Vitamin B6 than currants.

For 100 grams of currants and jalapeno:

Currants (7/8 cup)		Jalapeno (about 1 cup)
275	potassium (MG)	248
4.3	dietary fiber (G)	2.8
41	Vitamin C (MG)	119

However, currants does contain more calcium and iron than jalapeno by weight.

Here is a comparison of the rest of nutrients:

56	calories (KCAL)	29
7.4	sugar (G)	4.1
1.4	protein (G)	0.91
0.02	saturated fat (G)	0.09
41	Vitamin C (MG)	119
2	Vitamin A (UG)	54
0.1	Vitamin E (MG)	3.6
33	calcium (MG)	12
1	iron (MG)	0.25
0.04	thiamin (MG)	0.04
0.05	riboflavin (MG)	0.07
0.1	niacin (MG)	1.3
0.06	pantothenic acid (MG)	0.32
0.07	Vitamin B6 (MG)	0.42
8	folate (UG)	27

0.949 | 0.949 | 2.64 Complete Comparison:
Jalapeno vs. Currants

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