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Cranberry sauce vs. Applesauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cranberry sauce and applesauce

  • The amount of vitamin E in cranberry sauce is higher than in applesauce.
  • Applesauce has 6 times less Vitamin E than cranberry sauce. Cranberry sauce has 0.93mg of Vitamin E, while applesauce has 0.16mg.
  • Applesauce contains less sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cranberry sauce, canned, sweetened and Applesauce, canned, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid (includes USDA commodity).

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 1.2% 6.5% 8.6% 9% 0.82% 2.1% 0.26% 3.3% 1.6%
Contains more IronIron +78.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +192%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +164.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
~equal in Copper ~0.027mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.03mg

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% 2% 19% 0% 3.8% 4.8% 1.9% 0% 3.2% 0% 3.5% 0.75% 2.1%
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% 1.7% 3.2% 0% 6.5% 6.9% 1.6% 2.5% 6.2% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 1.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +481.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +180%
Contains more CholineCholine +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.17 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 88.22 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +429.4%
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +258.5%
Contains more WaterWater +50.9%
Contains more OtherOther +140%

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
33% 8% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -12.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +250%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +121.4%

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
12% 25% 63%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.13 g
Glucose: 2.3 g
Fructose: 5.88 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +658.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +65.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +6257.1%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1030%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~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 Applesauce
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberry sauce Applesauce Opinion
Calories 159kcal 42kcal Cranberry sauce
Protein 0.9g 0.17g Cranberry sauce
Fats 0.15g 0.1g Cranberry sauce
Vitamin C 1mg 1mg
Net carbs 39.3g 10.17g Cranberry sauce
Carbs 40.4g 11.27g Cranberry sauce
Magnesium 2mg 3mg Applesauce
Calcium 3mg 4mg Applesauce
Potassium 28mg 74mg Applesauce
Iron 0.41mg 0.23mg Cranberry sauce
Sugar 31.75g 9.39g Applesauce
Fiber 1.1g 1.1g
Copper 0.026mg 0.027mg Applesauce
Zinc 0.03mg 0.03mg
Phosphorus 4mg 5mg Applesauce
Sodium 5mg 2mg Applesauce
Vitamin A 33IU 29IU Cranberry sauce
Vitamin A 2µg 1µg Cranberry sauce
Vitamin E 0.93mg 0.16mg Cranberry sauce
Manganese 0.073mg 0.025mg Cranberry sauce
Selenium 0.4µg 0.3µg Cranberry sauce
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.026mg Applesauce
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.03mg Applesauce
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.084mg Cranberry sauce
Vitamin B5 0.041mg Applesauce
Vitamin B6 0.014mg 0.027mg Applesauce
Vitamin K 1.4µg 0.5µg Cranberry sauce
Folate 1µg 3µg Applesauce
Choline 3.8mg 2.2mg Cranberry sauce
Saturated Fat 0.007g 0.008g Cranberry sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.002g Cranberry sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.014g Cranberry sauce
Tryptophan 0.002mg Applesauce
Threonine 0.006mg Applesauce
Isoleucine 0.006mg Applesauce
Leucine 0.01mg Applesauce
Lysine 0.01mg Applesauce
Methionine 0.002mg Applesauce
Phenylalanine 0.005mg Applesauce
Valine 0.008mg Applesauce
Histidine 0.003mg Applesauce
Fructose 9.75g 5.88g Cranberry sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cranberry sauce Applesauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
3%
Applesauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Cranberry sauce
4%
Applesauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry sauce
Cranberry sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Applesauce
Applesauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Applesauce
Applesauce contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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.

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. Applesauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171695/nutrients

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

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