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Elderberry vs. Purple mangosteen — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Elderberry and Purple mangosteen

  • Elderberry is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Potassium, yet Purple mangosteen is higher in Folate.
  • Elderberry covers your daily Vitamin C needs 37% more than Purple mangosteen.
  • Elderberry contains 13 times more Vitamin B6 than Purple mangosteen. While Elderberry contains 0.23mg of Vitamin B6, Purple mangosteen contains only 0.018mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Elderberries, raw and Mangosteen, canned, syrup pack.

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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 +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +387.5%
Contains more Potassium +483.3%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Copper +13.1%
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% 12% 10% 4% 5% 1% 6% 24% 14% 0%
Contains more Calcium +216.7%
Contains more Iron +433.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +387.5%
Contains more Potassium +483.3%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +160%
Contains more Zinc +90.9%
Contains more Copper +13.1%

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 +1614.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1177.8%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.054
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 3% 0% 0% 10% 14% 13% 6% 2% 5% 24% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1614.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +1141.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1177.8%
Contains more Folate +416.7%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.054

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +61%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Fats +16%
Equal in Carbs - 17.91
Equal in Water - 80.94
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 g
18% 81%
Protein: 0.41 g
Fats: 0.58 g
Carbs: 17.91 g
Water: 80.94 g
Other: 0.16 g
Contains more Protein +61%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Fats +16%
Equal in Carbs - 17.91
Equal in Water - 80.94

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elderberry Purple mangosteen Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 16.11g Purple mangosteen
Protein 0.66g 0.41g Elderberry
Fats 0.5g 0.58g Purple mangosteen
Carbs 18.4g 17.91g Elderberry
Calories 73kcal 73kcal
Fiber 7g 1.8g Elderberry
Calcium 38mg 12mg Elderberry
Iron 1.6mg 0.3mg Elderberry
Magnesium 5mg 13mg Purple mangosteen
Phosphorus 39mg 8mg Elderberry
Potassium 280mg 48mg Elderberry
Sodium 6mg 7mg Elderberry
Zinc 0.11mg 0.21mg Purple mangosteen
Copper 0.061mg 0.069mg Purple mangosteen
Manganese 0.102mg Purple mangosteen
Selenium 0.6µg Elderberry
Vitamin A 600IU 35IU Elderberry
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 2µg Elderberry
Vitamin C 36mg 2.9mg Elderberry
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.054mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.054mg Elderberry
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.286mg Elderberry
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.032mg Elderberry
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.018mg Elderberry
Folate 6µg 31µg Purple mangosteen
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 Purple mangosteen
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g Elderberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g Elderberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Elderberry Purple mangosteen
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
6%
Purple mangosteen
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
7%
Purple mangosteen

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Purple mangosteen
Purple mangosteen is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elderberry
Elderberry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 58)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $5)
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 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.

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. Purple mangosteen - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169090/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.