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Blackcurrants: Nutrition and who it suits

Blackcurrants are a good choice for weight loss, and fine in a portion for PCOS, diabetes and menopause. 100 g has 54 kcal, 1.5 g of protein and 4.1 g of fibre. One serving is one katori (100 g), about 54 kcal.

Blackcurrants

Numbers worked out by Poshan Labs from IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN), using the rules on How the ratings work. Last updated 26 October 2026.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g
Energy54 kcal
Protein1.5 g
Carbohydrate9.9 g
Fibre4.1 g
Sugars6.3 g
Fat0.5 g
Vitamin C182 mg
Potassium283 mg
Iron1.4 mg

Where its calories come from

79%
  • Protein 12%
  • Carbohydrate 79%
  • Fat 9%

Worked out from the protein, carbohydrate and fat above, at 4, 4 and 9 kcal a gram.

How many calories in one serving of blackcurrants?

About 54 kcal for one katori (100 g), and about 108 kcal if you have two.

One serving, against your day

How much of an adult woman's daily need one serving (100 g) fills.

280%Vitamin C
182 mg
9%Potassium
283 mg
5%Iron
1.4 mg
5%Magnesium
16.7 mg
4%Calcium
40.3 mg
4%Folate
8.5 µg

Source

Source: Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), food code E015. Daily need is from ICMR-NIN Nutrient Requirements for Indians 2020, adult woman, moderate activity.

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Are blackcurrants good for weight loss, PCOS, diabetes and menopause?

Weight loss

Good choice

Only 54 kcal per 100 g, so you can eat a full portion.

PCOS and PCOD

Eat in moderation

About 9.9 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving, 6.3 g of it sugar, so keep to this portion.

Diabetes

Eat in moderation

About 9.9 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving, 6.3 g of it sugar, so keep to this portion.

Menopause

Fine as part of a meal

40 mg of calcium in a 100 g serving, not enough to call it a good source, but fine as part of a meal.

Weight lossGood choiceOnly 54 kcal per 100 g, so you can eat a full portion.
PCOS and diabetesEat in moderationAbout 9.9 g of carbohydrate in a 100 g serving, 6.3 g of it sugar, so keep to this portion.
MenopauseFine as part of a meal40 mg of calcium in a 100 g serving, not enough to call it a good source, but fine as part of a meal.

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Also called

Assamese: kismis; Gujarati: kadi draksh; Hindi: Munakka; Kannada: Nerale hannu; Malayalam: Najavalppazham; Marathi: Kala pravaha; Tamil: Karunthiratcha; Telugu: Nalla Kishmish; Urdu: kala kishmish.

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