Currants are extremely rich in ascorbic acid, so doctors recommend including it in the diet during colds. In addition, this berry has a low calorie content, so there is absolutely no need to worry about your figure when eating it.
Calorie content of currant
Black and red currants can be consumed in any form. Delicious jams, compotes, jellies and even sweet pies are made from it. But it is especially useful to eat it fresh - then the body receives more nutrients, and the figure does not suffer at all.
100 g of red and black currants contain almost the same number of calories - in the first 44 kcal, in the second - 45 kcal. This allows it to be included in the diet even for those who follow a strict diet and constantly control their weight. Well, the energy value of white currant is even less - only 42 kcal.
This berry is almost 85% water, there are very few carbohydrates in it, protein and fats are practically absent.
Naturally, any additional product adds calories to the currants. So, if you mix it with a tablespoon of honey, the energy value of currants will increase by about 98 kcal. And 100 g of currant jam contains about 300 kcal, so it should be eaten without butter and bread.
It is best to store currants frozen - in this case, it will not lose vitamins and nutrients.
The benefits of currants
The composition of red and black currants is almost identical, however, there are much more nutrients and vitamins in the latter. So, currants are a valuable source of vitamin C and P. In addition to them, this berry also contains vitamins A, E, H, vitamins of group B. Currants are rich in various minerals: potassium, copper, calcium, boron, magnesium, phosphorus, the second, iron, cobalt and others. In addition, it contains beta-carotene, flavonoids, catechins, anthocyanins, sugars and organic acids.
Thanks to this composition, currants strengthens the immune system, removes various harmful compounds from the body, increases appetite and has an anti-inflammatory effect. Blackcurrant, when consumed regularly, prevents the development of atherosclerosis and helps the body fight off disease-causing bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus. And red has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system due to the presence of oxycoumarin in the composition.
Currant harm
Currants can cause an allergic reaction when consumed in unlimited quantities. It is also not recommended to eat it during an exacerbation of gastritis, in the presence of peptic ulcer disease and hepatitis. It is worth giving up currants and those who suffer from poor blood clotting.
