Acerola vs. Elderberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Acerola and Elderberry different?
- Acerola is higher in Vitamin C, however, Elderberry is richer in Fiber, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Acerola is 1824% higher.
- Acerola contains 4 times more Magnesium than Elderberry. While Acerola contains 18mg of Magnesium, Elderberry contains only 5mg.
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw and Elderberries, raw are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +260% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +41% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +216.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +91.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +700% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +254.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4560% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +120.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2455.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
7.69 g
Water:
91.41 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
0.66 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
18.4 g
Water:
79.8 g
Other:
0.64 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +65% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +66.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +139.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +220% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.09 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.247 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -66.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +174.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0.08g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 32kcal | 73kcal |
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| Protein | 0.4g | 0.66g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.5g |
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| Vitamin C | 1677.6mg | 36mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.59g | 11.4g |
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| Carbs | 7.69g | 18.4g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 5mg |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 38mg |
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| Potassium | 146mg | 280mg |
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| Iron | 0.2mg | 1.6mg |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 7g |
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| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.061mg |
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| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 39mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 6mg |
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| Vitamin A | 767IU | 600IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 38µg | 30µg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.6µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.06mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.14mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.23mg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 6µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.068g | 0.023g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.082g | 0.08g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g | 0.247g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.013mg |
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| Threonine | 0.027mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.027mg |
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| Leucine | 0.06mg |
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| Lysine | 0.026mg |
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| Methionine | 0.014mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.04mg |
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| Valine | 0.033mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
438%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Elderberry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elderberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.