Black currant

ByОлена Коновалова
BLACK CURRANT
     The fruits of the black currant (Ribes nigrum) possess an exceptional concentration of vitamins, particularly ascorbic acid (263.0% of the Daily Value [DV] per 100 g) and tocopherols (vitamin E). Among the tocopherol isomers, the concentrations of delta-tocopherol (28.3%), gamma-tocopherol (26.9%), and alpha-tocopherol (13.7%) are notably high. The vitamin profile also includes pantothenic acid (8.0%). The species is characterized by a significant concentration of macro-, micro-, and ultratrace elements: silicon (203.1% DV per 100 g), boron (78.6%), cobalt (40.0%), molybdenum (34.3%), manganese (17.5%), potassium (14.2%), nickel (12.7%), rubidium (11.8%), copper (10.1%), vanadium (10.0%), and iron (10.0%).
     Black currant fruits are distinguished by their amino acid profile, specifically glycine (7.4% DV per 100 g) and histidine (6.4%). They are rich in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (26.0% DV), including alpha-linolenic acid and the exceptionally rare botanical stearidonic acid (18:4). The nutritional matrix further includes total phytosterols (14.5%), mono- and disaccharides (14.6%)—with glucose (42.4%) and fructose (14.1%) as the predominant sugars—as well as dietary fiber (19.2%) and a high concentration of pectic substances (160.0% DV). Starch is absent from the composition, while sucrose is present in minor quantities (0.49 g).
     The total purine base content per 100 g constitutes 5.0% of the daily allowance.
     The concentration of oxalic acid per 100 g is 13 mg, representing 3.3% of the maximum tolerable daily intake (for further details, see Rhubarb).
     Consequently, black currant fruits represent a unique multicomponent complex of antioxidants—encompassing ascorbic acid, tocopherol isomers, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, and polyphenolic compounds (specifically anthocyanidins)—and detoxifying agents, primarily pectic substances.
Caloric value per 100 g: 63 kcal
Water in 100 g: 81.96 g
Ash from 100 g: 0.86 g
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
 
Vitamins, macro- and microelements, nutrients per 100 g
VITAMINS
Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually*
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 0.02-0.05 mg 2.1% 5
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 0.024-0.050 mg 1.8% 0
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) 0.40 mg 8.0% 10
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 0.060-0.104 mg 4.3% 5
Vitamin B9 (folic acid) 5.0-8.2 mcg 1.6% 0
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 0.0 mcg 0.0% 0
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 113.0-255.0 mg 262.9% 10010060
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 2.0-2.17 mg 13.7% 20
Beta-tocopherol 0.0 mg  0.0% 0
Gamma-tocopherol 4.04 mg 26.9% 30
Delta-tocopherol 4.25 mg 28.3% 30
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol) 0.0 mcg 0.0% 0
Vitamin PP (nicotinic acid) 0.30 mg 2.0% 5
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 0.1 µg 0.08% 0
Biotin 2.4 µg 4.8% 5
Beta-carotene 100.0-130.0 µg 2.3% 5
Alpha-carotene  13.0 µg 0.3% 0
Lutein + zeaxanthin 47.0 µg 0.8% 0
Beta-cryptoxanthin  1.0 µg 0.02% 0
Lycopene 8.0 µg 0.2% 0
Choline 12.3 mg 2.5% 5
Methylmethionine sulfonium (Vitamin U) 0.0 mg 0.0% 0
Betaine trimethylglycine 0.0 mg 0.0% 0

* Full jug – 100% daily norm; empty – 0-1% of daily norm.

MINERAL ELEMENTS

Macroelements

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Potassium 244.0-423.0 mg 14.2% 20
Calcium 43.6-80.0 mg 5.2% 5
Silicon 60.9 mg 203.1% 1001005
Magnesium 19.4-31.8 mg 6.1% 5
Sodium 2.0-4.1 mg 0.3% 0
Sulfur 2.0 mg 0.2% 0
Phosphorus 31.7-66.9 mg 5.6% 5
Chlorine 14.0 mg 0.6% 0

Microelements and ultramicroelements

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Aluminum 561.5 µg 1.5% 0
Boron 55.0 µg 78.6% 80
Vanadium 4.0 µg 10.0% 10
Iron 0.51-1.54 mg 9.8% 10
Iodine 0.85-2.30 mcg 1.5% 0
Cobalt 4.0 mcg 40.0% 40
Lithium 0.9 mcg 0.9% 0
Manganese 47.0-500.0 mcg 17.5% 20
Copper 77.0-120.0 mcg 10.1% 10
Molybdenum 24.0 mcg 34.3% 40
Arsenic 0.18 mcg 1.5% 0
Nickel 1.6-28.2 mcg 12.7% 10
Tin 10.0 mcg 0.5% 0
Rubidium 11.8 mcg 11.8% 10
Lead 0.2 mcg 2.0% 5
Selenium 1.1 mcg 1.7% 0
Strontium 14.4 mcg 1.8% 0
Thallium 0.05 mcg 2.5% 5
Fluorine 17.0 mcg 0.4% 0
Chromium 0.8 mcg 1.6% 0
Zinc 250.0-330.0 mcg 2.6% 5

 

PROTEINS AND AMINO ACIDS

 

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Total protein content 0.9-2.1 g 1.9% 0
Content of essential amino acids 0.552 g 2.5% 5
Content of non-essential amino acids 1.429 g 2.5% 5

 

Essential Amino Acids

 

Name of the acid Content, g per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Valine 0.053 g 2.1% 5
Histidine 0.135 g 6.4% 10
Isoleucine 0.031 g 1.6% 0
Leucine 0.095 g 2.1% 5
Lysine 0.052 g 1.3% 0
Methionine 0.018 g 1.0% 0
Threonine 0.081 g 3.4% 5
Tryptophan 0.013 g 1.3% 0
Phenylalanine 0.074 g 2.5% 5

 

Conditional Amino Acids

 

Acid Name Content, g per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Alanine 0.111 g 1.7% 0
Arginine 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Aspartic Acid 0.326 g 2.7% 5
Glycine 0.258 g 7.4% 10
Glutamic Acid 0.521 g 3.8% 5
Proline 0.035 g 0.8% 0
Serine 0.135 g 1.6% 0
Tyrosine 0.038 g 1.3% 0
Cystine 0.005 g 0.3% 0



FATS AND FATTY ACIDS

 

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Total fat content 0.41 g 0.4% 0
Content of unsaturated fatty acids 0.084-0.731 g 1.0% 0
Content of omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids 0.260 g 26.0% 30
Content of omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids 0.487 g 4.9% 5
Content of saturated fatty acids 0.245 g 1.0% 0

 

Unsaturated Fatty Acids

 

Acid Name Content, g per 100 g of product
Palmitoleic C 16:1 (omega-7) 0.001 g
Oleic C 18:1 (omega-9) 0.056-0.084 g
Linoleic C 18:2 (omega-6) 0.487 g
Linolenic C 18:3 (omega-3) 0.244 g
Stearidonic C 18:4 (omega-3) 0.008-0.016 g
Gadoleic C 20:1 (omega-11) 0.0 g
Arachidonic C 20:4 (omega-6) 0.0 g
Eicosapentaenoic C 20:5 (omega-3) 0.0 g
Erucic C 22:1 (omega-9) 0.0 g
Clupanodonic C 22:5 (omega-3) 0.0 g
Docosahexaenoic C 22:6 (omega-3) 0.0 g
Nervonic C 24:1 (omega-9) 0.0 g

 

Saturated Fatty Acids

 

Acid Name Content, g per 100 g of product
Lauric C 12:0 0.0 g
Myristic C 14:0 0.0 g
Pentadecanoic 15:0 0.0 g
Palmitic C 16:0 0.224 g
Stearic C 18:0 0.010-0.016 g
Arachidic C 20:0 0.0 g
Behenic C 22:0 0.0 g
Lignoceric C 24:0 0.0 g

 

Sterols

 

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of Daily Value (DV)
Numerical Visual
Total Phytosterols 8.0 mg 14.5% 20
Campesterol 0.56-0.80 mg 1.2% 0
Beta-sitosterol 0.45-0.54 mg 1.3% 0
Stigmasterol 0.04-0.08 mg 0.2% 0
Delta-5-avenasterol 0.16-0.24 mg 0.4% 0
Delta-7-avenasterol 0.03-0.36 mg 0.5% 0
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0% –

 

CARBOHYDRATES

 

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of Daily Value (DV)
Numerical Visual
Total Carbohydrates 15.38 g 4.4% 5
Mono- and Disaccharides 7.3 g 14.6% 20
Glucose 4.24 g 42.4% 40
Fructose 4.95 g 14.1% 20
Galactose 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Sucrose 0.49 g – –
Lactose 0.0 g 0.0% 0
Starch 0.0 g –  –
Maltose 0.0 g – –
Dietary Fiber 4.8 g 19.2% 20
Pectin 6.3-9.9 g 160% 10060
PURINE BASES
Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of Daily Value (DV)
Numerical Visual
Total Purine Content 6.0 mg 5.0% 5

Units of Measurement:
Piece (mass of one berry): 0.3-8.0 g
Standard Cup (250ml): 155.0 g
Faceted Glass (200ml): 125.0 g
Teaspoon: 5.0 g
Tablespoon: 19.0 g

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