Calories in Currants, european black, raw
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Currants, european black, raw contains 63 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (112 g) provides about 71 kcal.
Roughly 87% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8% from protein and 5% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for fruits and fruit juices on FoodFactly (60 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 201% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 11% of the Daily Value for manganese.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 63 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.41 g | 0.5% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.034 g | 0.2% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 15.4 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 1.4 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A ? | 12 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C ? | 181 mg | 201% |
| Vitamin E ? | 1 mg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.4 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.066 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 55 mg | 4% |
| Iron ? | 1.5 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium ? | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus ? | 59 mg | 5% |
| Potassium ? | 322 mg | 7% |
| Zinc ? | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.086 mg | 10% |
| Manganese ? | 0.26 mg | 11% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 8%
- Carbohydrates 87%
- Fat 5%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1.4 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fat0.41 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Saturated fat0.034 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.021 g)
- Sodium2 mgbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water82 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.058 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.18 g |
Individual fatty acids (6)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.11 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.02 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.056 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.072 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (4)
| Water ? | 82 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.86 g |
| Energy ? | 264 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 230 IU |
Other forms of Currants
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currants, zante, dried Dried or dry | 290 | 3.4 g | 77 g | 0.22 g |
| Currants, red and white, raw Raw | 56 | 1.4 g | 13.8 g | 0.2 g |
| Currants, dried Dried or dry | 290 | 3.4 g | 77 g | 0.22 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Java-plum, (jambolan), raw Raw | 60 | 0.72 g | 15.6 g | 0.23 g |
| Carissa, (natal-plum), raw Raw | 62 | 0.5 g | 13.6 g | 1.3 g |
| Longans, raw Raw | 60 | 1.3 g | 15.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Roselle, raw Raw | 49 | 0.96 g | 11.3 g | 0.64 g |
| Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw Raw | 53 | 1.9 g | 11.2 g | 0.7 g |
| Jujube, raw Raw | 79 | 1.2 g | 20.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Crabapples, raw Raw | 76 | 0.4 g | 20 g | 0.3 g |
| Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, California and Arizona Raw | 37 | 0.5 g | 9.7 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw currants?
100 g of raw currants has 63 kcal. 1 cup (112 g): about 71 kcal.
How much protein is in raw currants?
Raw currants contains 1.4 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.6 g in 1 cup (112 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fruits and fruit juices, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.61 g).
How many carbs are in raw currants?
Raw currants has 15.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw currants?
Raw currants contains 0.41 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.034 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw currants contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (201% DV) and manganese (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw currants?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does currants have the same nutrition raw and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, currants, european black, raw has 63 kcal, while currants, zante, dried has 290 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 173963. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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