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Salmonberry vs Cloudberry - Health impact and Nutrition Comparison

Article author photo Ani Harutyunyan by Ani Harutyunyan | Last updated on October 25, 2022
Medically reviewed by Igor Bussel Article author photo Igor Bussel
Cloudberry
vs
Salmonberries

Summary

Cloudberries are higher in protein and vitamin C, while Salmonberries are richer in carbs and vitamin A. Salmonberries provide 17 times less vitamin C than Cloudberries.

Table of contents

  1. Introduction
    1. Actual differences
      1. Macronutrients
        1. Calories
          1. Carbs
            1. Protein
              1. Fats
              2. Vitamins
                1. Minerals
                  1. Health impact
                    1. REFERENCES

                      Introduction

                      This article will compare the nutritional content and health impact of raw Salmonberry (1) and Cloudberry (2).

                      Actual differences

                      Rubus spectabilis, also known as salmonberry, is native to west-central Alaska. Rubus chamaemorus is the Latin name of the cloudberry; this berry is also native to Alaska. Salmonberry has red, orange, or yellow berries, while cloudberries have golden-yellow coloring. Salmonberry has a more subtle flavor, and it is tart, whereas cloudberry’s taste combines tart and sweet flavors. Salmonberries and cloudberries differ in their usage: salmonberries are commonly used to flavor wine and beer, but cloudberry is usually used for making jams, tarts, and desserts. 

                      Macronutrients

                      Both salmonberry and cloudberry are members of the Rosaceae family and tend to have many similarities, yet there are differences in how the macronutrients are distributed in each.

                      Calories

                      Salmonberry and Cloudberry are plant food products. Hence, these two are considered low-calorie foods. However, Cloudberry is higher in calories.

                      Carbs

                      Salmonberry is higher in carbs compared to Cloudberry.

                      Salmonberry provides 1.9g of dietary fiber per 100g, while the same amount of Cloudberry does not contain fiber.

                      Salmonberry is rich in soluble fiber.

                      Protein

                      These two berries are not supposed to contain much protein. Still, Cloudberry is three times higher in proteins than Salmonberry.

                      Fats

                      Both berries have less than 1g of fat per 100g, so we can neglect the fat amounts. Salmonberry and Cloudberry do not contain any amount of cholesterol.

                      Vitamins

                      Salmonberry and Cloudberry are rich in different vitamins.

                      Cloudberries are an excellent source of vitamin C: they are 17 times higher in vitamin C (158mg per 100g) than Salmonberries (9.2mg per 100g).

                      Salmonberry is richer in vitamins A, E, K, and folate, while Cloudberry provides more B1 and B3.

                      Salmonberry covers 37% of the DV of vitamin K and 33% of the DV of vitamin E, while Cloudberry does not provide any amounts of these vitamins.

                      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 527% 13% 0% 0% 13% 16% 17% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
                      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 31% 30% 32% 0% 10% 14% 8.7% 10% 18% 0% 37% 13% 0%
                      Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1617.4%
                      Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22%
                      Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.9%
                      Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +93.1%
                      Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +136.2%
                      ~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
                      ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
                      ~equal in Choline ~mg

                      Minerals

                      Salmonberry is higher in magnesium and zinc.

                      Cloudberry is richer in calcium and phosphorus.

                      You can compare the mineral composition of these two berries in the chart below.

                      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 0% 5.4% 0% 26% 0% 0% 15% 0% 0% 0%
                      Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 3.9% 9.7% 15% 10% 7.6% 12% 1.8% 143% 0%
                      Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.5%
                      Contains more IronIron +75%
                      Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.6%
                      Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
                      ~equal in Selenium ~µg

                      Health impact

                      Both salmonberry and cloudberry have powerful plant compounds that have beneficial effects on the human organism.

                      Cloudberries are packed with vitamin C and ellagitannins - powerful antioxidants that protect the cells from oxidative damage. According to some studies (3) (4), ellagitannins may fight against inflammation and have anticancer effects.

                      Salmonberry is a depo of manganese. This mineral plays a crucial role in metabolism and bone health. In addition, manganese has antioxidant properties (5) (6).

                      REFERENCES

                      1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168048/nutrients
                      2. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169802/nutrients
                      3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27187472/
                      4. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/elsc.201400069
                      5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22072939/
                      6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29293455/
                      Article author photo Ani Harutyunyan
                      Education: General Medicine at YSMU
                      Last updated: October 25, 2022
                      Medically reviewed by Igor Bussel

                      Infographic

                      Cloudberry vs Salmonberries infographic
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                      Macronutrient Comparison

                      Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
                      2% 9% 87%
                      Protein: 2.4 g
                      Fats: 0.8 g
                      Carbs: 8.6 g
                      Water: 87 g
                      Other: 1.2 g
                      10% 88%
                      Protein: 0.85 g
                      Fats: 0.33 g
                      Carbs: 10.05 g
                      Water: 88.21 g
                      Other: 0.56 g
                      Contains more ProteinProtein +182.4%
                      Contains more FatsFats +142.4%
                      Contains more OtherOther +114.3%
                      Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.9%
                      ~equal in Water ~88.21g

                      Comparison summary table

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

                      All nutrients comparison - raw data values

                      Nutrient Cloudberry Salmonberries Opinion
                      Calories 51kcal 47kcal Cloudberry
                      Protein 2.4g 0.85g Cloudberry
                      Fats 0.8g 0.33g Cloudberry
                      Vitamin C 158mg 9.2mg Cloudberry
                      Net carbs 8.6g 8.15g Cloudberry
                      Carbs 8.6g 10.05g Salmonberries
                      Magnesium 15mg Salmonberries
                      Calcium 18mg 13mg Cloudberry
                      Potassium 110mg Salmonberries
                      Iron 0.7mg 0.4mg Cloudberry
                      Sugar 3.66g Cloudberry
                      Fiber 1.9g Salmonberries
                      Copper 0.03mg Salmonberries
                      Zinc 0.28mg Salmonberries
                      Phosphorus 35mg 27mg Cloudberry
                      Sodium 14mg Cloudberry
                      Vitamin A 210IU 496IU Salmonberries
                      Vitamin A 50µg Salmonberries
                      Vitamin E 1.61mg Salmonberries
                      Manganese 1.1mg Salmonberries
                      Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.041mg Cloudberry
                      Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.062mg Cloudberry
                      Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.466mg Cloudberry
                      Vitamin B5 0.167mg Salmonberries
                      Vitamin B6 0.078mg Salmonberries
                      Vitamin K 14.8µg Salmonberries
                      Folate 17µg Salmonberries
                      Fructose 1.75g Salmonberries

                      Which food is preferable for your diet?

                      ok
                      ok
                      is better in case of low diet
                      Cloudberry Salmonberries
                      Low Calories diet ok
                      Low Fats diet ok
                      Low Carbs 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
                      45%
                      Cloudberry
                      16%
                      Salmonberries
                      Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
                      5%
                      Cloudberry
                      21%
                      Salmonberries

                      Comparison summary

                      Which food is richer in minerals?
                      Salmonberries
                      Salmonberries is relatively richer in minerals
                      Which food is lower in glycemic index?
                      Salmonberries
                      Salmonberries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
                      Which food is lower in Sugar?
                      Cloudberry
                      Cloudberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.66g)
                      Which food contains less Sodium?
                      Cloudberry
                      Cloudberry contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
                      Which food contains less Cholesterol?
                      ?
                      The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol ( mg)
                      Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
                      ?
                      The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
                      Which food is cheaper?
                      ?
                      The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
                      Which food is richer in vitamins?
                      ?
                      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.

                      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. Cloudberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169802/nutrients
                      2. Salmonberries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168048/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.