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Cranberry sauce vs. Carissa (natal-plum) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between cranberry sauce and carissa (natal-plum)

  • Carissa (natal-plum) has more vitamin C, copper, iron, and potassium than cranberry sauce.
  • Carissa (natal-plum)'s daily need coverage for vitamin C is 41% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Cranberry sauce, canned, sweetened and Carissa, (natal-plum), raw.

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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 11% 3.3% 23% 49% 70% 0% 3% 0.39% 0% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +700%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +828.6%
Contains more IronIron +219.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +707.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%

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%
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 127% 0.67% 0% 0% 10% 14% 3.8% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +100%
~equal in Vitamin A ~2µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~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
14% 84%
Protein: 0.5 g
Fats: 1.3 g
Carbs: 13.63 g
Water: 84.17 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +80%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +196.4%
Contains more FatsFats +766.7%
Contains more WaterWater +44%
Contains more OtherOther +300%

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 Carissa (natal-plum)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Carissa (natal-plum) DV% diff.
Vitamin C 1mg 38mg 41%
Copper 0.026mg 0.21mg 20%
Fructose 9.75g 12%
Iron 0.41mg 1.31mg 11%
Carbs 40.4g 13.63g 9%
Potassium 28mg 260mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.93mg 6%
Calories 159kcal 62kcal 5%
Fiber 1.1g 4%
Magnesium 2mg 16mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.06mg 3%
Manganese 0.073mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.04mg 2%
Fats 0.15g 1.3g 2%
Calcium 3mg 11mg 1%
Choline 3.8mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.4µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.014mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.2mg 1%
Selenium 0.4µg 1%
Protein 0.9g 0.5g 1%
Net carbs 39.3g 13.63g N/A
Sugar 31.75g N/A
Zinc 0.03mg 0%
Phosphorus 4mg 7mg 0%
Sodium 5mg 3mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 2µg 0%
Folate 1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.007g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cranberry sauce Carissa (natal-plum)
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
12%
Carissa (natal-plum)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Cranberry sauce
16%
Carissa (natal-plum)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carissa (natal-plum)
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carissa (natal-plum)
Carissa (natal-plum) contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carissa (natal-plum)
Carissa (natal-plum) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.007g)
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. Carissa (natal-plum) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173952/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.