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Currants: A Super Food with Immune System Vitamin C Powers

One cup of tiny black currants contain over 300% of the recommended daily allowance for Vitamin C - twice the Vitamin C potency power of a four-ounce orange.

Other nutrition facts surrounding the Super Food, Currants

- The Currant is naturally low in calories, about 70 per cup for black currants and about 60 calories per cup for red & white currants. Zante currants contain more calories; about 200 per 1/2 cup - which is about three times more than the popular black currant.

- The Currant contains zero cholesterol

- The Currant is a naturally low in fat.

- The Currant boosts immunity due to its amazing Vitamin C content.

- The Currant is a source of protein - about 2 mg per serving.

- Red, white and black currants pack fiber power: about 4.5 grams for black currants & about 4.8 grams for red/white currants.

Serving Suggestion for Currant, The Super Food

Adding Bling With Currants

- Add to wild rice and stuffing.

- Make a reduced calorie mincemeat pie using currants, golden raisins, orange rind & Splenda.

- Create a yummy raisin & currant salad using shredded carrots, light Miracle Whip & currants.

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