Choosing a diode

Forward voltage is also important. As a rule of thumb more rated current means less forward drop for fixed current (i.e. 1A rated diode has lesser forward drop than one rated for 200mA when you pass 100mA). Schottky diodes have smaller forward drop but higher leakage current - they are better in low voltage "power" applications than normal diodes. Examples are BATxx diodes (BAT85).