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Elderberry vs. Quince — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Elderberry and Quince

  • Elderberry is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Iron, yet Quince is richer in Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Elderberry is 23% higher.
  • Elderberry contains 6 times more Vitamin B6 than Quince. Elderberry contains 0.23mg of Vitamin B6, while Quince contains 0.04mg.

Food types used in this article are Elderberries, raw and Quinces, 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 +245.5%
Contains more Iron +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.4%
Contains more Potassium +42.1%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Copper +113.1%
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% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +245.5%
Contains more Iron +128.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.4%
Contains more Potassium +42.1%
Contains more Zinc +175%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Copper +113.1%
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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Quince
Contains more Vitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin C +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +475%
Contains more Folate +100%
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% 50% 5% 7% 4% 5% 10% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin C +140%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +250%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +475%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +65%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +20.3%
Contains more Other +60%
Equal in Water - 83.8
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 g
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +65%
Contains more Fats +400%
Contains more Carbs +20.3%
Contains more Other +60%
Equal in Water - 83.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +394%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.5%
7% 23% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.247 g
10% 38% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +122.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +394%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elderberry Quince Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 13.4g Quince
Protein 0.66g 0.4g Elderberry
Fats 0.5g 0.1g Elderberry
Carbs 18.4g 15.3g Elderberry
Calories 73kcal 57kcal Elderberry
Fiber 7g 1.9g Elderberry
Calcium 38mg 11mg Elderberry
Iron 1.6mg 0.7mg Elderberry
Magnesium 5mg 8mg Quince
Phosphorus 39mg 17mg Elderberry
Potassium 280mg 197mg Elderberry
Sodium 6mg 4mg Quince
Zinc 0.11mg 0.04mg Elderberry
Copper 0.061mg 0.13mg Quince
Selenium 0.6µg 0.6µg
Vitamin A 600IU 40IU Elderberry
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 2µg Elderberry
Vitamin C 36mg 15mg Elderberry
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.02mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.03mg Elderberry
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.2mg Elderberry
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.081mg Elderberry
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.04mg Elderberry
Folate 6µg 3µg 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 0.01g Quince
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.036g Elderberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g 0.05g Elderberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Elderberry Quince
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
7%
Quince
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
11%
Quince

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quince
Quince contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.