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Cranberry vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cranberry and Acerola different?

  • Cranberry is higher in Fiber, however, Acerola is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Acerola is 1848% higher.
  • Cranberry contains 3 times more Fiber than Acerola. While Cranberry contains 3.6g of Fiber, Acerola contains only 1.1g.

Cranberries, raw and Acerola, (west indian cherry), 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 Iron +15%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +82.5%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +53.6%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Phosphorus - 11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 5% 5% 8% 1% 3% 19% 35% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 8% 13% 5% 13% 1% 3% 29% 0% 4%
Contains more Iron +15%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +82.5%
Contains more Zinc +11.1%
Contains more Copper +53.6%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Equal in Phosphorus - 11

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 B6 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1117.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +11882.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +296%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 0% 0% 5592% 5% 14% 8% 19% 3% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +533.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1117.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +11882.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +296%
Contains more Folate +1300%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.309

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Carbs +55.7%
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Equal in Water - 91.41
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 g
8% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.69 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Carbs +55.7%
Contains more Fats +130.8%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Equal in Water - 91.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +355.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.6%
10% 22% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +355.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberry Acerola Opinion
Net carbs 8.37g 6.59g Cranberry
Protein 0.46g 0.4g Cranberry
Fats 0.13g 0.3g Acerola
Carbs 11.97g 7.69g Cranberry
Calories 46kcal 32kcal Cranberry
Fructose 0.67g Cranberry
Sugar 4.27g Acerola
Fiber 3.6g 1.1g Cranberry
Calcium 8mg 12mg Acerola
Iron 0.23mg 0.2mg Cranberry
Magnesium 6mg 18mg Acerola
Phosphorus 11mg 11mg
Potassium 80mg 146mg Acerola
Sodium 2mg 7mg Cranberry
Zinc 0.09mg 0.1mg Acerola
Copper 0.056mg 0.086mg Acerola
Manganese 0.267mg Cranberry
Selenium 0.1µg 0.6µg Acerola
Vitamin A 63IU 767IU Acerola
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 38µg Acerola
Vitamin E 1.32mg Cranberry
Vitamin C 14mg 1677.6mg Acerola
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.02mg Acerola
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.06mg Acerola
Vitamin B3 0.101mg 0.4mg Acerola
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.309mg Acerola
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.009mg Cranberry
Folate 1µg 14µg Acerola
Vitamin K 5µg Cranberry
Tryptophan 0.003mg Cranberry
Threonine 0.028mg Cranberry
Isoleucine 0.033mg Cranberry
Leucine 0.053mg Cranberry
Lysine 0.039mg Cranberry
Methionine 0.003mg Cranberry
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Cranberry
Valine 0.045mg Cranberry
Histidine 0.018mg Cranberry
Saturated Fat 0.008g 0.068g Cranberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.082g Acerola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.09g Acerola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cranberry Acerola
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
11%
Cranberry
475%
Acerola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cranberry
8%
Acerola

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry
Cranberry contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Acerola
Acerola 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Cranberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/nutrients
  2. Acerola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171686/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.