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Cranberry sauce vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cranberry sauce and apples

  • Cranberry sauce contains less fiber than apples.
  • Apples have 5 times less vitamin E than cranberry sauce. Cranberry sauce has 0.93mg of vitamin E, while apples have 0.18mg.
  • Apples are lower in sugar.

Food types used in this article are Cranberry sauce, canned, sweetened and Apples, raw, with skin.

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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 1.4% 0.9% 2.5% 15% 8.7% 0.82% 1.7% 0.65% 9.5% 2.2%
Apple
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more IronIron +241.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +108.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +282.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +33.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +175%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
~equal in Copper ~0.027mg

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 3.3% 0.67% 19% 0% 3.8% 4.8% 1.9% 0% 3.2% 0% 3.5% 0.75% 2.1%
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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 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +416.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +360%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +192.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +57.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.091mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 58%
Protein: 0.9 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 40.4 g
Water: 58.45 g
Other: 0.1 g
Apple
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +246.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +192.5%
Contains more FatsFats +13.3%
Contains more WaterWater +46.4%
Contains more OtherOther +100%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 16% 69%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.031 g
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -75%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64.5%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.007g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 31% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 17.45 g
Fructose: 9.75 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 4.45 g
Galactose: 0 g
Apple
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20% 23% 56%
Starch: 0.05 g
Sucrose: 2.07 g
Glucose: 2.43 g
Fructose: 5.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +618.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +65.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1970%
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Cranberry sauce Apple
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberry sauce Apple DV% diff.
Carbs 40.4g 13.81g 9%
Calories 159kcal 52kcal 5%
Vitamin E 0.93mg 0.18mg 5%
Fiber 1.1g 2.4g 5%
Fructose 9.75g 5.9g 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 4.6mg 4%
Iron 0.41mg 0.12mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.014mg 0.041mg 2%
Manganese 0.073mg 0.035mg 2%
Potassium 28mg 107mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 1%
Magnesium 2mg 5mg 1%
Folate 1µg 3µg 1%
Protein 0.9g 0.26g 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 0µg 1%
Phosphorus 4mg 11mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 2.2µg 1%
Fats 0.15g 0.17g 0%
Net carbs 39.3g 11.41g N/A
Calcium 3mg 6mg 0%
Sugar 31.75g 10.39g N/A
Copper 0.026mg 0.027mg 0%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.04mg 0%
Starch 0.05g 0%
Sodium 5mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.017mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.026mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.091mg 0%
Choline 3.8mg 3.4mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.007g 0.028g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0.007g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.051g 0%
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cranberry sauce Apple
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
3%
Cranberry sauce
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Cranberry sauce
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cranberry sauce
Cranberry sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry sauce
Cranberry sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberry sauce
Cranberry sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple
Apple is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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. Cranberry sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173961/nutrients
  2. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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