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Elderberry vs. Cranberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Elderberry and Cranberry?

  • Elderberry has more Vitamin C, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Potassium than Cranberry.
  • Elderberry's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 24% higher.
  • Cranberry has 7 times less Iron than Elderberry. Elderberry has 1.6mg of Iron, while Cranberry has 0.23mg.

We used Elderberries, raw and Cranberries, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +375%
Contains more Iron +595.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +254.5%
Contains more Potassium +250%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.056
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 3% 9% 5% 5% 8% 1% 3% 19% 35% 1%
Contains more Calcium +375%
Contains more Iron +595.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +254.5%
Contains more Potassium +250%
Contains more Zinc +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.056

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 +852.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +395%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +303.5%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.7%
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 4% 27% 0% 47% 3% 5% 2% 18% 14% 1% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +852.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +395%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +303.5%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +43.5%
Contains more Fats +284.6%
Contains more Carbs +53.7%
Contains more Other +433.3%
Equal in Water - 87.32
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 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 +43.5%
Contains more Fats +284.6%
Contains more Carbs +53.7%
Contains more Other +433.3%
Equal in Water - 87.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +344.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +349.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.2%
7% 23% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.247 g
10% 22% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +344.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +349.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elderberry Cranberry Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 8.37g Elderberry
Protein 0.66g 0.46g Elderberry
Fats 0.5g 0.13g Elderberry
Carbs 18.4g 11.97g Elderberry
Calories 73kcal 46kcal Elderberry
Fructose 0.67g Cranberry
Sugar 4.27g Elderberry
Fiber 7g 3.6g Elderberry
Calcium 38mg 8mg Elderberry
Iron 1.6mg 0.23mg Elderberry
Magnesium 5mg 6mg Cranberry
Phosphorus 39mg 11mg Elderberry
Potassium 280mg 80mg Elderberry
Sodium 6mg 2mg Cranberry
Zinc 0.11mg 0.09mg Elderberry
Copper 0.061mg 0.056mg Elderberry
Manganese 0.267mg Cranberry
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Elderberry
Vitamin A 600IU 63IU Elderberry
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 3µg Elderberry
Vitamin E 1.32mg Cranberry
Vitamin C 36mg 14mg Elderberry
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.012mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.02mg Elderberry
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.101mg Elderberry
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.295mg Cranberry
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.057mg Elderberry
Folate 6µg 1µg Elderberry
Vitamin K 5µg Cranberry
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.003mg Elderberry
Threonine 0.027mg 0.028mg Cranberry
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.033mg Cranberry
Leucine 0.06mg 0.053mg Elderberry
Lysine 0.026mg 0.039mg Cranberry
Methionine 0.014mg 0.003mg Elderberry
Phenylalanine 0.04mg 0.036mg Elderberry
Valine 0.033mg 0.045mg Cranberry
Histidine 0.015mg 0.018mg Cranberry
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.008g Cranberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.018g Elderberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g 0.055g Elderberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elderberry 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
22%
Elderberry
11%
Cranberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
8%
Cranberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elderberry
Elderberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry
Cranberry contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/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.