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Raisin vs. Cranberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Raisin and Cranberry different?

  • Raisin is richer in Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, while Cranberry is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Cranberry covers your daily need of Vitamin C 21% more than Raisin.
  • Raisin contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Cranberry. Raisin contains 0.106mg of Vitamin B1, while Cranberry contains 0.02mg.

Raisins, seedless and Cranberry, low bush or lingenberry, raw (Alaska Native) types were used in this article.

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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 +92.3%
Contains more Iron +370%
Contains more Phosphorus +381%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 71% 23% 44% 67% 2% 6% 106% 39% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 15% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +92.3%
Contains more Iron +370%
Contains more Phosphorus +381%

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.
Raisin
10
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +813%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 8% 27% 29% 15% 6% 41% 4% 0% 9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 0% 0% 70% 5% 19% 8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +430%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +813%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +667.5%
Contains more Carbs +549%
Contains more Other +830%
Contains more Water +461.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.5
3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 12.2 g
Water: 86.7 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +667.5%
Contains more Carbs +549%
Contains more Other +830%
Contains more Water +461.9%
Equal in Fats - 0.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin Cranberry Opinion
Net carbs 75.48g 12.2g Raisin
Protein 3.07g 0.4g Raisin
Fats 0.46g 0.5g Cranberry
Carbs 79.18g 12.2g Raisin
Calories 299kcal 55kcal Raisin
Starch 2.7g Raisin
Fructose 29.68g Raisin
Sugar 59.19g Cranberry
Fiber 3.7g Raisin
Calcium 50mg 26mg Raisin
Iron 1.88mg 0.4mg Raisin
Magnesium 32mg Raisin
Phosphorus 101mg 21mg Raisin
Potassium 749mg Raisin
Sodium 11mg Cranberry
Zinc 0.22mg Raisin
Copper 0.318mg Raisin
Manganese 0.299mg Raisin
Selenium 0.6µg Raisin
Vitamin A 0IU 90IU Cranberry
Vitamin E 0.12mg Raisin
Vitamin C 2.3mg 21mg Cranberry
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.02mg Raisin
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.08mg Raisin
Vitamin B3 0.766mg 0.4mg Raisin
Vitamin B5 0.095mg Raisin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg Raisin
Folate 5µg Raisin
Vitamin K 3.5µg Raisin
Tryptophan 0.05mg Raisin
Threonine 0.077mg Raisin
Isoleucine 0.057mg Raisin
Leucine 0.096mg Raisin
Lysine 0.084mg Raisin
Methionine 0.021mg Raisin
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Raisin
Valine 0.083mg Raisin
Histidine 0.072mg Raisin
Saturated Fat 0.058g Cranberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.051g Raisin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.037g Raisin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Raisin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Raisin Cranberry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
12%
Raisin
9%
Cranberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Raisin
3%
Cranberry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin
Raisin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raisin
Raisin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 59.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry
Cranberry contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberry
Cranberry is cheaper (difference - $1)

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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/nutrients
  2. Cranberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169805/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.