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Sour cherry vs. Elderberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sour cherry and Elderberry

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Iron in Elderberry is higher than in Sour cherry.
  • Elderberry covers your daily Vitamin C needs 40% more than Sour cherry.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cherries, sour, canned, water pack, drained 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 +60%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +245.5%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%
Contains more Potassium +143.5%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
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 12% 60% 4% 17% 25% 1% 3% 21% 0% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +245.5%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +143.8%
Contains more Potassium +143.5%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%

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 C +11900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +389.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
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 36% 0% 0% 120% 18% 14% 10% 9% 54% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +11900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +241.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +389.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +10.7%
Contains more Fats +138.1%
Contains more Carbs +76.1%
Contains more Other +88.2%
Equal in Protein - 0.66
Equal in Water - 79.8
10% 88%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.45 g
Water: 88.31 g
Other: 0.34 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 Water +10.7%
Contains more Fats +138.1%
Contains more Carbs +76.1%
Contains more Other +88.2%
Equal in Protein - 0.66
Equal in Water - 79.8

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 Elderberry
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sour cherry Elderberry Opinion
Net carbs 9.25g 11.4g Elderberry
Protein 0.69g 0.66g Sour cherry
Fats 0.21g 0.5g Elderberry
Carbs 10.45g 18.4g Elderberry
Calories 42kcal 73kcal Elderberry
Fructose 2.79g Sour cherry
Sugar 6.99g Elderberry
Fiber 1.2g 7g Elderberry
Calcium 11mg 38mg Elderberry
Iron 0.64mg 1.6mg Elderberry
Magnesium 8mg 5mg Sour cherry
Phosphorus 16mg 39mg Elderberry
Potassium 115mg 280mg Elderberry
Sodium 4mg 6mg Sour cherry
Zinc 0.07mg 0.11mg Elderberry
Copper 0.061mg Elderberry
Manganese 0.059mg Sour cherry
Selenium 0.6µg Elderberry
Vitamin A 600IU Elderberry
Vitamin A RAE 30µg Elderberry
Vitamin C 0.3mg 36mg Elderberry
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.07mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.06mg Sour cherry
Vitamin B3 0.26mg 0.5mg Elderberry
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.14mg Elderberry
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.23mg Elderberry
Folate 6µg Elderberry
Vitamin K 8.1µg Sour cherry
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 0.023g Sour cherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g Elderberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g Elderberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Sour cherry 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
5%
Sour cherry
22%
Elderberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Sour cherry
14%
Elderberry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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 - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elderberry
Elderberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elderberry
Elderberry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. 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.