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Pomegranate vs. Elderberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pomegranate and Elderberry

  • Pomegranate is richer in Copper, and Folate, yet Elderberry is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Elderberry is 29% higher.
  • Pomegranate contains 6 times more Folate than Elderberry. Pomegranate contains 38µg of Folate, while Elderberry contains 6µg.

Food types used in this article are Pomegranates, raw and Elderberries, 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 Magnesium +140%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +218.2%
Contains more Copper +159%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Iron +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Phosphorus - 39
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 12% 60% 4% 17% 25% 1% 3% 21% 0% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +140%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +218.2%
Contains more Copper +159%
Contains more Calcium +280%
Contains more Iron +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +18.6%
Contains more Selenium +20%
Equal in Phosphorus - 39

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 B5 +169.3%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07
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 36% 0% 0% 120% 18% 14% 10% 9% 54% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +169.3%
Contains more Folate +533.3%
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%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.07

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pomegranate Elderberry
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 Pomegranate Elderberry Opinion
Net carbs 14.7g 11.4g Pomegranate
Protein 1.67g 0.66g Pomegranate
Fats 1.17g 0.5g Pomegranate
Carbs 18.7g 18.4g Pomegranate
Calories 83kcal 73kcal Pomegranate
Sugar 13.67g Elderberry
Fiber 4g 7g Elderberry
Calcium 10mg 38mg Elderberry
Iron 0.3mg 1.6mg Elderberry
Magnesium 12mg 5mg Pomegranate
Phosphorus 36mg 39mg Elderberry
Potassium 236mg 280mg Elderberry
Sodium 3mg 6mg Pomegranate
Zinc 0.35mg 0.11mg Pomegranate
Copper 0.158mg 0.061mg Pomegranate
Manganese 0.119mg Pomegranate
Selenium 0.5µg 0.6µg Elderberry
Vitamin A 0IU 600IU Elderberry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 30µg Elderberry
Vitamin E 0.6mg Pomegranate
Vitamin C 10.2mg 36mg Elderberry
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.07mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.06mg Elderberry
Vitamin B3 0.293mg 0.5mg Elderberry
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.14mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.23mg Elderberry
Folate 38µg 6µg 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 0.12g 0.023g Elderberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.093g 0.08g Pomegranate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.247g Elderberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomegranate Elderberry
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
22%
Elderberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Pomegranate
14%
Elderberry

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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/nutrients
  2. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/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.