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food
currant
nutrition
definition
currant:
Ayurvedic:
Chinese:
» qualities:
» actions:
» uses:
naturopathic:
» actions: laxative, astringent, body cleanser
» uses: anemia; treats bacterial related diarrhea; cardiovascular health: atherosclerosis, hypertension, cerebrovascular accident; common cold, scurvy; schizophrenia; rheumatism, arthritis, gout; hemorrhoids, varicose veins, bruising; asthma, food allergies, peptic and duodenal ulcers, hayfever
biochemical: high in calcium, iron, potassium; vitamins A and C, bioflavonoids (black currants)
» form: raw european black currants
» portion: 0.5 cup
» calories (kcal): 36
» weight (g): 56
» water (%): 82
» protein (g): 0.8
» fat (g): 0.2
» carbohydrates (g): 8.6
» unsaturated fatty acid (g): 0.2
» saturated fatty acid (g): 0
» calories from fat (%): 5
» cholesterol (mg): 0
» dietary fiber (g): 3
» vitamin A (RE): 13
» vitamin A (IU): 129
» vitamin B1 (mg): 0.03
» vitamin B2 (mg): 0.03
» vitamin B3 (mg): 0.2
» vitamin B6 (mg): 0.04
» vitamin B12 (mcg): 0
» vitamin C (mg): 101
» vitamin E (IU): 1.5
» folic acid (mcg):
» pantothenic acid (mg): 0.22
» sodium (mg): 1
» potassium (mg): 180
» calcium (mg): 31
» phosphorus (mg): 33
» magnesium (mg): 14
» iron (mg): 0.86
» zinc (mg): 0.15
» copper (mg): 0.048
» manganese (mg): 0.143
Agriculture Handbook #8
Airola, p. 291
Carper, pp. 184-86
Jensen, pp. 138-39
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