Currants

Currants are small dried grapes, rather than fresh blackcurrants or redcurrants. The figures here describe the dried fruit. They mainly provide carbohydrate, with 68g per 100g, of which 68g is sugars. They also provide 1139 kJ of energy and 720mg of potassium per 100g, alongside smaller amounts of protein and fat.

Drying removes water and concentrates the sugars naturally present in grapes. This is worth noting when considering sugar and energy intake, as the amount eaten affects how much is consumed. Potassium supports normal nerve and muscle function. Currants are low in salt and fat. Full nutrient figures are given in the tables below.