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Elderberry vs. Huckleberries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Elderberry and Huckleberries

  • Huckleberries contain less Vitamin C, and Iron than Elderberry.
  • Elderberry's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 37% higher.
  • Huckleberries contain 5 times less Iron than Elderberry. Elderberry contains 1.6mg of Iron, while Huckleberries contain 0.3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Elderberries, raw and Huckleberries, raw (Alaska Native).

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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 +153.3%
Contains more Iron +433.3%
Contains less Sodium -40%
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 5% 12% 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +153.3%
Contains more Iron +433.3%
Contains less Sodium -40%

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 +659.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%
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 5% 0% 0% 10% 3% 7% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +659.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +1185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +65%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +111.5%
Contains more Other +540%
Contains more Water +13.7%
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 g
9% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 8.7 g
Water: 90.7 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +65%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +111.5%
Contains more Other +540%
Contains more Water +13.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elderberry Huckleberries Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 8.7g Elderberry
Protein 0.66g 0.4g Elderberry
Fats 0.5g 0.1g Elderberry
Carbs 18.4g 8.7g Elderberry
Calories 73kcal 37kcal Elderberry
Fiber 7g Elderberry
Calcium 38mg 15mg Elderberry
Iron 1.6mg 0.3mg Elderberry
Magnesium 5mg Elderberry
Phosphorus 39mg Elderberry
Potassium 280mg Elderberry
Sodium 6mg 10mg Elderberry
Zinc 0.11mg Elderberry
Copper 0.061mg Elderberry
Selenium 0.6µg Elderberry
Vitamin A 600IU 79IU Elderberry
Vitamin A RAE 30µg Elderberry
Vitamin C 36mg 2.8mg Elderberry
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.01mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.03mg Elderberry
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.3mg Elderberry
Vitamin B5 0.14mg Elderberry
Vitamin B6 0.23mg Elderberry
Folate 6µg Elderberry
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 Huckleberries
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g Elderberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g Elderberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Elderberry Huckleberries
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
2%
Huckleberries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
2%
Huckleberries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Huckleberries
Huckleberries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Huckleberries
Huckleberries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elderberry
Elderberry contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elderberry
Elderberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elderberry
Elderberry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)

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. Huckleberries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169808/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.