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Elderberry vs. Pomegranate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Elderberry and Pomegranate

  • Elderberry is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B6, yet Pomegranate is richer in Copper, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Elderberry is 29% higher.
  • Elderberry contains 5 times more Iron than Pomegranate. Elderberry contains 1.6mg of Iron, while Pomegranate contains 0.3mg.

Food types used in this article are Elderberries, raw and Pomegranates, 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 +280%
Contains more Iron +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +218.2%
Contains more Copper +159%
Equal in Phosphorus - 36
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% 12% 9% 16% 21% 1% 10% 53% 16% 3%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Iron +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +218.2%
Contains more Copper +159%
Equal in Phosphorus - 36

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.3%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.067
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 0% 12% 0% 34% 17% 13% 6% 23% 18% 29% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.3%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.067

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +20.8%
Contains more Protein +153%
Contains more Fats +134%
Equal in Carbs - 18.7
Equal in Water - 77.93
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 g
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Other +20.8%
Contains more Protein +153%
Contains more Fats +134%
Equal in Carbs - 18.7
Equal in Water - 77.93

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.3%
7% 23% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.247 g
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +212.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elderberry Pomegranate Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 14.7g Pomegranate
Protein 0.66g 1.67g Pomegranate
Fats 0.5g 1.17g Pomegranate
Carbs 18.4g 18.7g Pomegranate
Calories 73kcal 83kcal Pomegranate
Sugar 13.67g Elderberry
Fiber 7g 4g Elderberry
Calcium 38mg 10mg Elderberry
Iron 1.6mg 0.3mg Elderberry
Magnesium 5mg 12mg Pomegranate
Phosphorus 39mg 36mg Elderberry
Potassium 280mg 236mg Elderberry
Sodium 6mg 3mg Pomegranate
Zinc 0.11mg 0.35mg Pomegranate
Copper 0.061mg 0.158mg Pomegranate
Manganese 0.119mg Pomegranate
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg Elderberry
Vitamin A 600IU 0IU Elderberry
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 0µg Elderberry
Vitamin E 0.6mg Pomegranate
Vitamin C 36mg 10.2mg Elderberry
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.067mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.053mg Elderberry
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.293mg Elderberry
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.377mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.075mg Elderberry
Folate 6µg 38µg Pomegranate
Vitamin K 16.4µg Pomegranate
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 0.12g Elderberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.093g Pomegranate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g 0.079g Elderberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Elderberry Pomegranate
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
16%
Pomegranate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
14%
Pomegranate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.097g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.