Black currants (raw, European) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 112 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.6g8% of calories
- Carbs17g86% of calories
- Fat0.5g6% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Black currants (raw, European) (1 cup, 112 g) has 71 calories, with 1.6 g of protein, 17 g of carbohydrates and 0.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (86% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (225% DV) and iron (22% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin C225%
- Iron22%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Copper11%
- Manganese12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (112 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 13 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 203 mg | 225% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 7% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Niacin | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | 9% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 62 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 361 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 66 mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg | 12% |
Full breakdown · 5 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 71 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 13minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 8minCycling (moderate)
- 6minRunning (6 mph)
- 10minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Black currants (raw, European)?
One serving of Black currants (raw, European) (1 cup) has 71 calories, which works out to 63 calories per 100 g. That is about 3.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Black currants (raw, European) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 8% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Black currants (raw, European) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 17 g of net carbs and 86% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Black currants (raw, European)?
2.2 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
