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Pomegranate vs. Cranberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pomegranate and Cranberry

  • Pomegranate is richer in Copper, Vitamin K, and Folate, yet Cranberry is richer in Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Pomegranate is 11% higher.
  • Pomegranate contains 38 times more Folate than Cranberry. Pomegranate contains 38µg of Folate, while Cranberry contains 1µg.
  • Cranberry contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Pomegranates, raw and Cranberries, 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 +25%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.3%
Contains more Potassium +195%
Contains more Zinc +288.9%
Contains more Copper +182.1%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Manganese +124.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 12% 9% 16% 21% 1% 10% 53% 16% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 5% 5% 8% 1% 3% 19% 35% 1%
Contains more Calcium +25%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +227.3%
Contains more Potassium +195%
Contains more Zinc +288.9%
Contains more Copper +182.1%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Manganese +124.4%

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 B1 +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +3700%
Contains more Vitamin K +228%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.3%
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%
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 B1 +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Folate +3700%
Contains more Vitamin K +228%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +37.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +263%
Contains more Fats +800%
Contains more Carbs +56.2%
Contains more Other +341.7%
Contains more Water +12%
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 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 +263%
Contains more Fats +800%
Contains more Carbs +56.2%
Contains more Other +341.7%
Contains more Water +12%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +416.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.079 g
10% 22% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +416.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +43.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomegranate Cranberry Opinion
Net carbs 14.7g 8.37g Pomegranate
Protein 1.67g 0.46g Pomegranate
Fats 1.17g 0.13g Pomegranate
Carbs 18.7g 11.97g Pomegranate
Calories 83kcal 46kcal Pomegranate
Fructose 0.67g Cranberry
Sugar 13.67g 4.27g Cranberry
Fiber 4g 3.6g Pomegranate
Calcium 10mg 8mg Pomegranate
Iron 0.3mg 0.23mg Pomegranate
Magnesium 12mg 6mg Pomegranate
Phosphorus 36mg 11mg Pomegranate
Potassium 236mg 80mg Pomegranate
Sodium 3mg 2mg Cranberry
Zinc 0.35mg 0.09mg Pomegranate
Copper 0.158mg 0.056mg Pomegranate
Manganese 0.119mg 0.267mg Cranberry
Selenium 0.5µg 0.1µg Pomegranate
Vitamin A 0IU 63IU Cranberry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Cranberry
Vitamin E 0.6mg 1.32mg Cranberry
Vitamin C 10.2mg 14mg Cranberry
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.012mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.02mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B3 0.293mg 0.101mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.295mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.057mg Pomegranate
Folate 38µg 1µg Pomegranate
Vitamin K 16.4µg 5µg Pomegranate
Tryptophan 0.003mg Cranberry
Threonine 0.028mg Cranberry
Isoleucine 0.033mg Cranberry
Leucine 0.053mg Cranberry
Lysine 0.039mg Cranberry
Methionine 0.003mg Cranberry
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Cranberry
Valine 0.045mg Cranberry
Histidine 0.018mg Cranberry
Saturated Fat 0.12g 0.008g Cranberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.093g 0.018g Pomegranate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.055g Pomegranate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomegranate 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
16%
Pomegranate
11%
Cranberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Pomegranate
8%
Cranberry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry
Cranberry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberry
Cranberry is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.