Calories in Currants, red and white, raw
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Currants, red and white, raw contains 56 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (112 g) provides about 63 kcal.
Roughly 88% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 9% from protein and 3% 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 46% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 12% of the Daily Value for copper.
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 | 56 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.2 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.017 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 1 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 13.8 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 4.3 g | 15% |
| Total sugars C | 7.4 g | |
| Protein ? | 1.4 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A M | 2 µg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin C ? | 41 mg | 46% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E ? | 0.1 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin K M | 11 µg | 9% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.1 mg | 0.6% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.064 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.07 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 7.6 mg | 1% |
| Calcium ? | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron ? | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium ? | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus ? | 44 mg | 4% |
| Potassium ? | 275 mg | 6% |
| Zinc ? | 0.23 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Manganese ? | 0.19 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 0.6 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 9%
- Carbohydrates 88%
- Fat 3%
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)
- Fiber4.3 gin the top quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 1.6 g)
- Sugars7.4 gin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 11 g)
- Fat0.2 gabove the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.19 g)
- Saturated fat0.017 gbelow the median for fruits and fruit juices (median 0.021 g)
- Sodium1 mgin the lowest quarter of fruits and fruit juices (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water84 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.028 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.088 g |
Sugars and starch (3)
| Sucrose M | 0.61 g |
|---|---|
| Glucose M | 3.2 g |
| Fructose M | 3.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.053 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.01 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.028 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.035 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 25 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 47 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 84 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 0.66 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy ? | 234 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 42 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 8 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, zante, dried Dried or dry | 290 | 3.4 g | 77 g | 0.22 g |
| Currants, european black, raw Raw | 63 | 1.4 g | 15.4 g | 0.41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiwifruit, green, raw Raw | 61 | 1.1 g | 14.7 g | 0.52 g |
| Pear, Bartlett, raw Raw | 63 | 0.39 g | 15 g | 0.16 g |
| Pears, asian, raw Raw | 42 | 0.5 g | 10.7 g | 0.23 g |
| Cranberries, raw Raw | 46 | 0.46 g | 12 g | 0.13 g |
| Kiwi fruit, raw Raw | 64 | 1.1 g | 14 g | 0.44 g |
| Orange, raw Raw | 47 | 0.94 g | 11.8 g | 0.12 g |
| Guava, raw Raw | 68 | 2.6 g | 14.3 g | 0.95 g |
| Guavas, common, raw Raw | 68 | 2.6 g | 14.3 g | 0.95 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 56 kcal. 1 cup (112 g): about 63 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 9% 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 13.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.3 g of fiber and 7.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw currants?
Raw currants contains 0.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.017 g is saturated (0.1% 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 (46% DV) and copper (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw currants?
100 g contains 1 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does currants have the same nutrition raw and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, currants, red and white, raw has 56 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 173964. 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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