Calories in Currants, zante, dried
Generic food Dried or dry Fruits
Currants, zante, dried contains 290 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (144 g) provides about 418 kcal.
Roughly 95% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 4% from protein and 0.6% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fruits and fruit juices on FoodFactly, where the median is 60 kcal per 100 g across 386 foods.
100 g provides 33% of the Daily Value for copper, 17% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6 and 17% of the Daily Value for potassium.
These values are for the dried or dry food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 290 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.22 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.085 g | 0.4% |
| Trans fat C | 0.001 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 43 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 77 g | 28% |
| Dietary fiber M | 4.4 g | 16% |
| Total sugars C | 62.3 g | |
| Protein M | 3.4 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A C | 4 µg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin C ? | 4.7 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.11 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin K I | 3.3 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.6 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.3 mg | 17% |
| Folate (B9) C | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 10.6 mg | 2% |
| Calcium M | 88 mg | 7% |
| Iron M | 1.9 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium M | 36 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus M | 99 mg | 8% |
| Potassium M | 777 mg | 17% |
| Zinc M | 0.37 mg | 3% |
| Copper M | 0.3 mg | 33% |
| Manganese M | 0.35 mg | 15% |
| Selenium I | 0.7 µg | 1% |
% 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 4%
- Carbohydrates 95%
- Fat 0.6%
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
- Protein3.4 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.61 g)
- Fiber4.4 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars62.3 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 11 g)
- Fat0.22 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Saturated fat0.085 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 0.021 g)
- Sodium43 mgin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water17.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.021 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.047 g |
Sugars and starch (5)
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 29.8 g |
| Fructose M | 32.5 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (47)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.012 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.035 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.007 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.05 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.021 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.012 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.004 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.001 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.035 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.001 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3i M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (8)
| Beta-carotene C | 43 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 1 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 17.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.8 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,215 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 73 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 10 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Currants
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Currants, european black, raw Raw | 63 | 1.4 g | 15.4 g | 0.41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dried, fruit, NFS Dried or dry | 298 | 2.3 g | 78.6 g | 0.62 g |
| Litchis, dried Dried or dry | 277 | 3.8 g | 70.7 g | 1.2 g |
| Mango, dried, sweetened Dried or dry | 319 | 2.5 g | 78.6 g | 1.2 g |
| Mango, dried Dried or dry | 319 | 2.5 g | 78.6 g | 1.2 g |
| Papaya, dried Dried or dry | 302 | 1.3 g | 75.4 g | 0.84 g |
| Pears, dried, sulfured, uncooked Dried or dry | 262 | 1.9 g | 69.7 g | 0.63 g |
| Pear, dried Dried or dry | 262 | 1.9 g | 69.7 g | 0.63 g |
| Cherries, tart, dried, sweetened Dried or dry | 333 | 1.3 g | 80.5 g | 0.73 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry currants?
100 g of dried or dry currants has 290 kcal. 1 cup (144 g): about 418 kcal.
How much protein is in dried or dry currants?
Dried or dry currants contains 3.4 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.9 g in 1 cup (144 g). About 4% 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 dried or dry currants?
Dried or dry currants has 77 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.4 g of fiber and 62.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry currants?
Dried or dry currants contains 0.22 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.085 g is saturated (0.4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry currants contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (33% DV), Vitamin B6 (17% DV), potassium (17% DV), manganese (15% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry currants?
100 g contains 43 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does currants have the same nutrition dried or dry and raw?
No. Per 100 g, currants, zante, dried has 290 kcal, while currants, european black, raw has 63 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 171724. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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