Currants has a medium glycemic index of 56 (typical range 51 to 61). A serving of 1 cup (112 g) has a glycemic load of 6, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 56 calories, 1.4 g protein, 13.8 g carbohydrate (4.3 g fiber, 7.4 g sugars) and 0.2 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 cup (112 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 56 kcal | 63 kcal |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 13.8 g | 15.5 g |
| Fiber | 4.3 g | 4.8 g |
| Sugars | 7.4 g | 8.3 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 275 mg | 308 mg |
Other fruits with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Nectarine | 43 | 5 |
| Goji Berry | 29 | 5 |
| Apricot | 34 | 5 |
| Peach | 42 | 5 |
| Elderberry | 28 | 5 |
Currants has a glycemic index of 56, which is medium (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 cup (112 g) serving is 6, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of currants has a glycemic load of 6 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Currants has 56 calories per 100 g, and about 63 calories in a 1 cup (112 g) serving.
Currants is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Currants, red and white, raw” (FDC 173964). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm. NOVA group 1 follows from the NOVA definition: a whole food, only cleaned, dried or cooked.
General information, not medical advice.
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