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Cranberry vs. Blueberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cranberry and Blueberry

  • Cranberry is richer than Blueberry in Vitamin C.
  • Cranberry covers your daily Vitamin C needs 13% more than Blueberry.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cranberry, low bush or lingenberry, raw (Alaska Native) and Blueberries, raw.

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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 +333.3%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 15% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 11% 5% 6% 7% 1% 5% 19% 44% 1%
Contains more Calcium +333.3%
Contains more Iron +42.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +75%

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 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.418
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 70% 5% 19% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 12% 0% 33% 10% 10% 8% 8% 12% 5% 0% 49%
Contains more Vitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +95.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +85%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.418

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +51.5%
Contains more Protein +85%
Contains more Carbs +18.8%
Contains more Other +15%
Equal in Water - 84.21
12% 87%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 12.2 g
Water: 86.7 g
Other: 0.2 g
14% 84%
Protein: 0.74 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 14.49 g
Water: 84.21 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Fats +51.5%
Contains more Protein +85%
Contains more Carbs +18.8%
Contains more Other +15%
Equal in Water - 84.21

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberry Blueberry Opinion
Net carbs 12.2g 12.09g Cranberry
Protein 0.4g 0.74g Blueberry
Fats 0.5g 0.33g Cranberry
Carbs 12.2g 14.49g Blueberry
Calories 55kcal 57kcal Blueberry
Starch 0.03g Blueberry
Fructose 4.97g Blueberry
Sugar 9.96g Cranberry
Fiber 2.4g Blueberry
Calcium 26mg 6mg Cranberry
Iron 0.4mg 0.28mg Cranberry
Magnesium 6mg Blueberry
Phosphorus 21mg 12mg Cranberry
Potassium 77mg Blueberry
Sodium 1mg Cranberry
Zinc 0.16mg Blueberry
Copper 0.057mg Blueberry
Manganese 0.336mg Blueberry
Selenium 0.1µg Blueberry
Vitamin A 90IU 54IU Cranberry
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Blueberry
Vitamin E 0.57mg Blueberry
Vitamin C 21mg 9.7mg Cranberry
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.037mg Blueberry
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.041mg Cranberry
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.418mg Blueberry
Vitamin B5 0.124mg Blueberry
Vitamin B6 0.052mg Blueberry
Folate 6µg Blueberry
Vitamin K 19.3µg Blueberry
Tryptophan 0.003mg Blueberry
Threonine 0.02mg Blueberry
Isoleucine 0.023mg Blueberry
Leucine 0.044mg Blueberry
Lysine 0.013mg Blueberry
Methionine 0.012mg Blueberry
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Blueberry
Valine 0.031mg Blueberry
Histidine 0.011mg Blueberry
Saturated Fat 0.028g Cranberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.047g Blueberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.146g Blueberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
9%
Cranberry
12%
Blueberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Cranberry
10%
Blueberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry
Cranberry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberry
Cranberry is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blueberry
Blueberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blueberry
Blueberry is relatively richer in vitamins

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/169805/nutrients
  2. Blueberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171711/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.