Red currants
100 g raw
56 kcal
Boiled, 100 g
62 kcal
Roasted, 100 g
70 kcal
Protein, fat and carbs per 100 g
- Protein
- 1.4 g
- Fat
- 0.2 g
- Carbs
- 13.8 g
- Fiber
- 4.3 g
- Sugar
- 7.4 g
How cooking changes it
Per 100 g of cooked food. Yield is how many grams of cooked food 100 g raw makes: grains absorb water, meat loses it, and some vitamins break down.
| Method | Yield | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw | 100% | 56 kcal | 1.4 g | 0.2 g | 13.8 g |
| Boiled | 90% | 62 kcal | 1.6 g | 0.2 g | 15.3 g |
| Roasted | 80% | 70 kcal | 1.8 g | 0.3 g | 17.3 g |
What to pair it with
A source of vitamin C
Pair it with buckwheat, legumes or greens — vitamin C boosts plant iron absorption.
Source: PMID 2507689, PMID 20200263
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g
Percent of the daily value for an adult woman aged 19–50. The calculator works out your own.
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2 mcg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 41 mg | 55% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 11 mcg | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 (thiamine) | 0.04 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) | 0.05 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 (niacin) | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) | 0.07 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B9 (folate) | 8 mcg | 2% |
| Choline | 7.6 mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 44 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 275 mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.23 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.6 mcg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.19 mg | 11% |
How much do you need?
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Data: USDA FoodData Central, record “Currants, red and white, raw”.