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Blueberry vs. Cranberries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Blueberry and Cranberries

  • Cranberries are richer than Blueberry in Vitamin C.
  • Cranberries covers your daily Vitamin C needs 13% more than Blueberry.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Blueberries, raw and Cranberry, low bush or lingenberry, raw (Alaska Native).

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.8% 6.8% 11% 19% 4.4% 5.1% 0.13% 44% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 7.8% 0% 15% 0% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +333.3%
Contains more IronIron +42.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 32% 3.2% 11% 0% 9.3% 9.5% 7.8% 7.4% 12% 0% 48% 4.5% 3.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 5.4% 0% 0% 5% 18% 7.5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +116.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.4mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 84%
Protein: 0.74 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 14.49 g
Water: 84.21 g
Other: 0.23 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 12.2 g
Water: 86.7 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +85%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.8%
Contains more OtherOther +15%
Contains more FatsFats +51.5%
~equal in Water ~86.7g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blueberry Cranberries Opinion
Calories 57kcal 55kcal Blueberry
Protein 0.74g 0.4g Blueberry
Fats 0.33g 0.5g Cranberries
Vitamin C 9.7mg 21mg Cranberries
Net carbs 12.09g 12.2g Cranberries
Carbs 14.49g 12.2g Blueberry
Magnesium 6mg Blueberry
Calcium 6mg 26mg Cranberries
Potassium 77mg Blueberry
Iron 0.28mg 0.4mg Cranberries
Sugar 9.96g Cranberries
Fiber 2.4g Blueberry
Copper 0.057mg Blueberry
Zinc 0.16mg Blueberry
Starch 0.03g Blueberry
Phosphorus 12mg 21mg Cranberries
Sodium 1mg Cranberries
Vitamin A 54IU 90IU Cranberries
Vitamin A 3µg Blueberry
Vitamin E 0.57mg Blueberry
Manganese 0.336mg Blueberry
Selenium 0.1µg Blueberry
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.02mg Blueberry
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.08mg Cranberries
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.4mg Blueberry
Vitamin B5 0.124mg Blueberry
Vitamin B6 0.052mg Blueberry
Vitamin K 19.3µg Blueberry
Folate 6µg Blueberry
Choline 6mg Blueberry
Saturated Fat 0.028g Cranberries
Monounsaturated Fat 0.047g Blueberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.146g Blueberry
Tryptophan 0.003mg Blueberry
Threonine 0.02mg Blueberry
Isoleucine 0.023mg Blueberry
Leucine 0.044mg Blueberry
Lysine 0.013mg Blueberry
Methionine 0.012mg Blueberry
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Blueberry
Valine 0.031mg Blueberry
Histidine 0.011mg Blueberry
Fructose 4.97g Blueberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Blueberry Cranberries
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
11%
Blueberry
8%
Cranberries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Blueberry
3%
Cranberries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.96g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberries
Cranberries contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberries
Cranberries is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Blueberry
Blueberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blueberry
Blueberry is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Blueberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171711/nutrients
  2. Cranberries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169805/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.