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Essantial Waitrose Currants

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Nutri-Score D

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Essantial Waitrose Currants by Waitrose

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Essantial Waitrose Currants

by Waitrose 500 g in Dried fruits Barcode 5000169013335
Nutri-Score
Poor nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Unknown

Essantial Waitrose Currants by Waitrose provides 325 kcal per 100 g, with 68.9 g of sugars and 2.4 g of protein. That is 64% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D. It is listed in the Dried fruits category and comes in a 500 g pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0.8 g · Low
Saturated fat
0.3 g · Low
Sugars
68.9 g · High
Salt
0 g · Low

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Nutrient Per 100 g Category avg
Calories 325 kcal 378 −14%
Total fat 0.8 g 13.2 −94%
Saturated fat 0.3 g 3.7 −92%
Carbohydrates 75.6 g 56.1 +35%
Total sugars 68.9 g 41.9 +64%
Added sugars 0 g 4.5 −100%
Dietary fiber 3.6 g 8.4 −57%
Protein 2.4 g 6.3 −62%
Salt 0 g 0.3 −100%

Category average across 2121 Dried fruits products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other dried fruits

Calories lower 38%
Sugars higher 11%
Salt lower 1%
Saturated fat lower 46%
Protein top 65%
Fiber top 85%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Currants, sunflower oll

Product details

Quantity
500 g
Labels & certifications
Good health
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
5000169013335

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Essantial Waitrose Currants?

Essantial Waitrose Currants contains 325 kcal per 100 g.

How much sugar is in Essantial Waitrose Currants?

Essantial Waitrose Currants has 68.9 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered high by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Essantial Waitrose Currants healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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