Red currants (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 112 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.6g9% of calories
- Carbs16g88% of calories
- Fat0.2g3% of calories
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Red currants (raw) (1 cup, 112 g) has 63 calories, with 1.6 g of protein, 16 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (88% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (51% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin C51%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber17%
- Vitamin K10%
- Iron14%
- Copper13%
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 | 2 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 46 mg | 51% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 12 μg | 10% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Niacin | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) | 9 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Choline | 9 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 37 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 308 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 15 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 49 mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 16 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 28 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 4 g | — |
| Glucose | 4 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 63 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 12minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 8minCycling (moderate)
- 5minRunning (6 mph)
- 9minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Red currants (raw)?
One serving of Red currants (raw) (1 cup) has 63 calories, which works out to 56 calories per 100 g. That is about 3.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Red currants (raw) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 9% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Red currants (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 11 g of net carbs and 88% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Red currants (raw)?
1.1 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Red currants (raw)?
8.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
