Dried black currants
Low GI
GL 3.2 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 21 per 100 g
- Good source of dietary fiber
- High glycemic load (concentrated sugars)
Dried black currants has a glycemic index of 32, lower than plain Currants (62). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 3.2.
Updated Jul 3, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 283 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 66 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 36 g |
| Natural | 36 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 7.3 g |
| Soluble | 2.2 g |
| Insoluble | 5.1 g |
| Protein | 4.1 g |
| Fat | 0.6 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Good source of dietary fiber
- Low glycemic index
- High glycemic load (concentrated sugars)
- Risk of a rapid blood glucose spike
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Dried black currants?
Dried black currants has a glycemic index of 32 (Low). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 3.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 21.
Is Dried black currants good for people with insulin resistance?
Dried black currants has a low glycemic index (32), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Currants has the lowest glycemic load?
Dried black currants has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Currants in this database (21 per 100 g).
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