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Quince vs. Cranberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Quince and Cranberry

  • Quince is richer in Copper, and Iron, yet Cranberry is richer in Fiber.
  • Quince contains 3 times more Iron than Cranberry. Quince contains 0.7mg of Iron, while Cranberry contains 0.23mg.

Food types used in this article are Quinces, 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.
Quince
Quince
7
:
3
Cranberry
Cranberry
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +204.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +146.3%
Contains more Copper +132.1%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +125%
Quince
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4%
Cranberry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 5% 5% 8% 1% 3% 19% 35% 1%
Contains more Calcium +37.5%
Contains more Iron +204.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +146.3%
Contains more Copper +132.1%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +125%

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.
Quince
Quince
5
:
6
Cranberry
Cranberry
Contains more Vitamin B1 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +264.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 14
Quince
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%
Cranberry
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 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +264.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Equal in Vitamin C - 14

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
Quince
2
:
3
Cranberry
Cranberry
Contains more Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Fats +30%
Equal in Water - 87.32
Quince
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
Cranberry
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more Carbs +27.8%
Contains more Other +233.3%
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Fats +30%
Equal in Water - 87.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
Quince
1
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2
Cranberry
Cranberry
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.055
Quince
10% 38% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Cranberry
10% 22% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains less Saturated Fat -20%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.055

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Cranberry Opinion
Net carbs 13.4g 8.37g Quince
Protein 0.4g 0.46g Cranberry
Fats 0.1g 0.13g Cranberry
Carbs 15.3g 11.97g Quince
Calories 57kcal 46kcal Quince
Fructose 0.67g Cranberry
Sugar 4.27g Quince
Fiber 1.9g 3.6g Cranberry
Calcium 11mg 8mg Quince
Iron 0.7mg 0.23mg Quince
Magnesium 8mg 6mg Quince
Phosphorus 17mg 11mg Quince
Potassium 197mg 80mg Quince
Sodium 4mg 2mg Cranberry
Zinc 0.04mg 0.09mg Cranberry
Copper 0.13mg 0.056mg Quince
Manganese 0.267mg Cranberry
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Quince
Vitamin A 40IU 63IU Cranberry
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Cranberry
Vitamin E 1.32mg Cranberry
Vitamin C 15mg 14mg Quince
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.012mg Quince
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.02mg Quince
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.101mg Quince
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.295mg Cranberry
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.057mg Cranberry
Folate 3µg 1µg Quince
Vitamin K 5µg Cranberry
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 0.01g 0.008g Cranberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.018g Quince
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.055g Cranberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quince 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
7%
Quince
11%
Cranberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
8%
Cranberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quince
Quince is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry
Cranberry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberry
Cranberry is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.