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Elderberry vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Elderberry and Acerola different?

  • Elderberry is higher in Fiber, Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, Acerola is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Acerola is 1824% higher.
  • Elderberry contains 26 times more Vitamin B6 than Acerola. While Elderberry contains 0.23mg of Vitamin B6, Acerola contains only 0.009mg.

Elderberries, 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 Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +254.5%
Contains more Potassium +91.8%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Copper +41%
Equal in Zinc - 0.1
Equal in Selenium - 0.6
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 4% 17% 25% 1% 3% 21% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 8% 13% 5% 13% 1% 3% 29% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Iron +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +254.5%
Contains more Potassium +91.8%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Copper +41%
Equal in Zinc - 0.1
Equal in Selenium - 0.6

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 B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2455.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +4560%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.7%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 120% 18% 14% 10% 9% 54% 5% 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 47% 0% 0% 5592% 5% 14% 8% 19% 3% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2455.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +4560%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.7%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +65%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +139.3%
Contains more Other +220%
Contains more Water +14.5%
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 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 +65%
Contains more Fats +66.7%
Contains more Carbs +139.3%
Contains more Other +220%
Contains more Water +14.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.082
7% 23% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.247 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +174.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.082

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elderberry Acerola Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 6.59g Elderberry
Protein 0.66g 0.4g Elderberry
Fats 0.5g 0.3g Elderberry
Carbs 18.4g 7.69g Elderberry
Calories 73kcal 32kcal Elderberry
Fiber 7g 1.1g Elderberry
Calcium 38mg 12mg Elderberry
Iron 1.6mg 0.2mg Elderberry
Magnesium 5mg 18mg Acerola
Phosphorus 39mg 11mg Elderberry
Potassium 280mg 146mg Elderberry
Sodium 6mg 7mg Elderberry
Zinc 0.11mg 0.1mg Elderberry
Copper 0.061mg 0.086mg Acerola
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 600IU 767IU Acerola
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 38µg Acerola
Vitamin C 36mg 1677.6mg Acerola
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.02mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.06mg
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.4mg Elderberry
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.309mg Acerola
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.009mg Elderberry
Folate 6µg 14µg Acerola
Tryptophan 0.013mg Elderberry
Threonine 0.027mg Elderberry
Isoleucine 0.027mg Elderberry
Leucine 0.06mg Elderberry
Lysine 0.026mg Elderberry
Methionine 0.014mg Elderberry
Phenylalanine 0.04mg Elderberry
Valine 0.033mg Elderberry
Histidine 0.015mg Elderberry
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.068g Elderberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.082g Acerola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g 0.09g Elderberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Elderberry Acerola
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
22%
Elderberry
475%
Acerola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
8%
Acerola

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Elderberry
Elderberry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/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.