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Apricot vs. Cranberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Apricot and Cranberry different?

  • Apricot is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Potassium, however, Cranberry is richer in Manganese, and Fiber.
  • Apricot contains 3 times more Potassium than Cranberry. While Apricot contains 259mg of Potassium, Cranberry contains only 80mg.
  • Cranberry has less Sugar.

Apricots, raw and Cranberries, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +69.6%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +223.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +122.2%
Contains more Copper +39.3%
Contains more Manganese +246.8%
Equal in Selenium - 0.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 15% 8% 10% 23% 1% 6% 27% 11% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 5% 5% 8% 1% 3% 19% 35% 1%
Contains more Calcium +62.5%
Contains more Iron +69.6%
Contains more Magnesium +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.1%
Contains more Potassium +223.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +122.2%
Contains more Copper +39.3%
Contains more Manganese +246.8%
Equal in Selenium - 0.1

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1930.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +494.1%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin E +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +51.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.057
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 18% 0% 34% 8% 10% 12% 15% 13% 7% 0% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 27% 0% 47% 3% 5% 2% 18% 14% 1% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +1930.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +494.1%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin E +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +51.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.057

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +204.3%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +516.7%
Equal in Carbs - 11.97
Equal in Water - 87.32
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more Protein +204.3%
Contains more Fats +200%
Contains more Other +516.7%
Equal in Carbs - 11.97
Equal in Water - 87.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +844.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.4%
10% 62% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
10% 22% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +844.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +3568.8%
Contains more Fructose +40.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +45.1%
64% 26% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.87 g
Glucose: 2.37 g
Fructose: 0.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
4% 81% 16%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.16 g
Glucose: 3.44 g
Fructose: 0.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +3568.8%
Contains more Fructose +40.3%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +45.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Apricot Cranberry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apricot Cranberry Opinion
Net carbs 9.12g 8.37g Apricot
Protein 1.4g 0.46g Apricot
Fats 0.39g 0.13g Apricot
Carbs 11.12g 11.97g Cranberry
Calories 48kcal 46kcal Apricot
Fructose 0.94g 0.67g Apricot
Sugar 9.24g 4.27g Cranberry
Fiber 2g 3.6g Cranberry
Calcium 13mg 8mg Apricot
Iron 0.39mg 0.23mg Apricot
Magnesium 10mg 6mg Apricot
Phosphorus 23mg 11mg Apricot
Potassium 259mg 80mg Apricot
Sodium 1mg 2mg Apricot
Zinc 0.2mg 0.09mg Apricot
Copper 0.078mg 0.056mg Apricot
Manganese 0.077mg 0.267mg Cranberry
Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin A 1279IU 63IU Apricot
Vitamin A RAE 96µg 3µg Apricot
Vitamin E 0.89mg 1.32mg Cranberry
Vitamin C 10mg 14mg Cranberry
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.012mg Apricot
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.02mg Apricot
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.101mg Apricot
Vitamin B5 0.24mg 0.295mg Cranberry
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 0.057mg Cranberry
Folate 9µg 1µg Apricot
Vitamin K 3.3µg 5µg Cranberry
Tryptophan 0.015mg 0.003mg Apricot
Threonine 0.047mg 0.028mg Apricot
Isoleucine 0.041mg 0.033mg Apricot
Leucine 0.077mg 0.053mg Apricot
Lysine 0.097mg 0.039mg Apricot
Methionine 0.006mg 0.003mg Apricot
Phenylalanine 0.052mg 0.036mg Apricot
Valine 0.047mg 0.045mg Apricot
Histidine 0.027mg 0.018mg Apricot
Saturated Fat 0.027g 0.008g Cranberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.17g 0.018g Apricot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.077g 0.055g Apricot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Apricot Cranberry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Apricot
11%
Cranberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Apricot
8%
Cranberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberry
Cranberry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apricot
Apricot contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apricot
Apricot is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/nutrients
  2. Cranberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.