Blueberry vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between blueberries and cherries
- Blueberries have more vitamin K and manganese, while cherries have more vitamin A and copper.
- Blueberries cover your daily need for vitamin K, 14% more than cherries.
- Blueberries contain 8 times more vitamin E than cherries. While blueberries contain 0.57mg of vitamin E, cherries contain only 0.07mg.
- Cherries have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cherries is 22, while the glycemic index of blueberries is 53.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Blueberries, raw and Cherries, sour, red, 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 ZincZinc | +60% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +200% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +124.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +82.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25% |
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 EVitamin E | +714.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +819% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +15.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +69.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +74.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +16.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +41.6% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +627.3% |
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 2.1µg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.336mg | 0.112mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 64µg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.057mg | 0.104mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.07mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 173mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 1.6g | 3% |
| Fructose | 4.97g | 3.51g | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052mg | 0.044mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.74g | 1g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 14.49g | 12.18g | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Calories | 57kcal | 50kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 9.7mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.09g | 10.58g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.28mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.96g | 8.49g | N/A |
| Starch | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.418mg | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.124mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Choline | 6mg | 6.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.068g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.146g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.023mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.47g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cherry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blueberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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.