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Sour cherry vs. Cranberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sour cherry and Cranberry

  • Sour cherry has more Iron, however, Cranberry is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin B5.
  • Cranberry covers your daily Vitamin C needs 15% more than Sour cherry.
  • Cranberry has 3 times less Iron than Sour cherry. Sour cherry has 0.64mg of Iron, while Cranberry has 0.23mg.
  • Cranberry contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cherries, sour, canned, water pack, drained 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 +37.5%
Contains more Iron +178.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +352.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 24% 6% 7% 11% 1% 2% 0% 8% 0%
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 +178.3%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.5%
Contains more Potassium +43.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +28.6%
Contains more Manganese +352.5%

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 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +62%
Contains more Vitamin C +4566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +619.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 7% 15% 5% 3% 11% 0% 0% 21%
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 +108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +157.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +62%
Contains more Vitamin C +4566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +619.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Fats +61.5%
Contains more Other +183.3%
Contains more Carbs +14.5%
Equal in Water - 87.32
10% 88%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.45 g
Water: 88.31 g
Other: 0.34 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 +50%
Contains more Fats +61.5%
Contains more Other +183.3%
Contains more Carbs +14.5%
Equal in Water - 87.32

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +21.8%
Contains more Fructose +316.4%
Contains more Sucrose +1500%
60% 40%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.01 g
Glucose: 4.19 g
Fructose: 2.79 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
4% 81% 16%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.16 g
Glucose: 3.44 g
Fructose: 0.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +21.8%
Contains more Fructose +316.4%
Contains more Sucrose +1500%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sour cherry Cranberry Opinion
Net carbs 9.25g 8.37g Sour cherry
Protein 0.69g 0.46g Sour cherry
Fats 0.21g 0.13g Sour cherry
Carbs 10.45g 11.97g Cranberry
Calories 42kcal 46kcal Cranberry
Fructose 2.79g 0.67g Sour cherry
Sugar 6.99g 4.27g Cranberry
Fiber 1.2g 3.6g Cranberry
Calcium 11mg 8mg Sour cherry
Iron 0.64mg 0.23mg Sour cherry
Magnesium 8mg 6mg Sour cherry
Phosphorus 16mg 11mg Sour cherry
Potassium 115mg 80mg Sour cherry
Sodium 4mg 2mg Cranberry
Zinc 0.07mg 0.09mg Cranberry
Copper 0.056mg Cranberry
Manganese 0.059mg 0.267mg Cranberry
Selenium 0.1µg Cranberry
Vitamin A 63IU Cranberry
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Cranberry
Vitamin E 1.32mg Cranberry
Vitamin C 0.3mg 14mg Cranberry
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.012mg Sour cherry
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.02mg Sour cherry
Vitamin B3 0.26mg 0.101mg Sour cherry
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.295mg Cranberry
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.057mg Cranberry
Folate 1µg Cranberry
Vitamin K 8.1µg 5µg Sour cherry
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 0.008g Sour cherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g Cranberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g Cranberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sour cherry 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
5%
Sour cherry
11%
Cranberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Sour cherry
8%
Cranberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry
Cranberry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Sour cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167769/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.