Blueberry vs. Cranberries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are blueberries and cranberries different?
- Blueberries are richer in vitamin K, while cranberries are higher in vitamin E.
- Blueberries cover your daily need for vitamin K, 12% more than cranberries.
- Blueberries contain 2 times more sugar than cranberries. Blueberries contain 9.96g of sugar, while cranberries contain 4.27g.
Blueberries, raw and Cranberries, raw 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 IronIron | +21.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +25.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +208.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +105% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +313.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +286% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +44.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +131.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +137.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.74 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
14.49 g
Water:
84.21 g
Other:
0.23 g
Protein:
0.46 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
11.97 g
Water:
87.32 g
Other:
0.12 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +60.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +153.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +91.7% |
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Water
~87.32g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.146 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.008 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.055 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +161.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +165.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -71.4% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0.03 g
Sucrose:
0.11 g
Glucose:
4.88 g
Fructose:
4.97 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +41.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +641.8% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +45.5% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Maltose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 19.3µg | 5µg | 12% |
| Fructose | 4.97g | 0.67g | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.4g | 3.6g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 9.7mg | 14mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 1.32mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.124mg | 0.295mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.336mg | 0.267mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.418mg | 0.101mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.041mg | 0.02mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.037mg | 0.012mg | 2% |
| Calories | 57kcal | 46kcal | 1% |
| Protein | 0.74g | 0.46g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.146g | 0.055g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.16mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Folate | 6µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.28mg | 0.23mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 14.49g | 11.97g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.13g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.09g | 8.37g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 80mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.96g | 4.27g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.057mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Starch | 0.03g | 0g | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 12mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Choline | 6mg | 5.5mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0.018g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.02mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.023mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.044mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.013mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.012mg | 0.003mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.031mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.011mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
10%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberries is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cranberries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberries is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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