Blackcurrants, canned in syrup, whole contents

Blackcurrants canned in syrup are preserved fruit, and these figures describe the whole contents of the can, including the syrup. They mainly provide carbohydrate in the form of sugars, along with vitamin C and iron. Per 100g, they contain 18g of sugars, 57mg of vitamin C and 4.7mg of iron, with an energy content of 306 kJ.

Vitamin C supports normal immune function and helps the body absorb iron from plant foods. Iron is needed to make haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood. The sugar content includes sugars from both the fruit and the syrup, which is worth noting when monitoring sugar or energy intake. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.