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Cranberry sauce vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cranberry sauce and fruit salad

    Food types used in this article are Cranberry sauce, canned, sweetened and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids.

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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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
    Contains more IronIron +64%
    Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +266.7%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +314.3%
    Contains more CopperCopper +92.3%
    Contains more ZincZinc +366.7%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +250%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +106.8%
    ~equal in Sodium ~5mg

    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 11% 36% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +36.4%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
    Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
    Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +230%
    Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1718.2%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +256%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.9%
    Contains more FolateFolate +200%
    ~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
    13% 86%
    Protein: 0.51 g
    Fats: 0.03 g
    Carbs: 13.05 g
    Water: 86.15 g
    Other: 0.26 g
    Contains more ProteinProtein +76.5%
    Contains more FatsFats +400%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +209.6%
    Contains more WaterWater +47.4%
    Contains more OtherOther +160%

    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
    20% 25% 55%
    Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
    Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
    Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
    Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +40%
    Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +181.8%
    Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.9%

    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 Fruit salad
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Saturated Fat ok
    Rich in minerals ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Sodium Equal
    Lower in price Equal
    Rich in vitamins Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Cranberry sauce Fruit salad Opinion
    Calories 159kcal 50kcal Cranberry sauce
    Protein 0.9g 0.51g Cranberry sauce
    Fats 0.15g 0.03g Cranberry sauce
    Vitamin C 1mg 3.3mg Fruit salad
    Net carbs 39.3g 12.05g Cranberry sauce
    Carbs 40.4g 13.05g Cranberry sauce
    Magnesium 2mg 8mg Fruit salad
    Calcium 3mg 11mg Fruit salad
    Potassium 28mg 116mg Fruit salad
    Iron 0.41mg 0.25mg Cranberry sauce
    Sugar 31.75g Fruit salad
    Fiber 1.1g 1g Cranberry sauce
    Copper 0.026mg 0.05mg Fruit salad
    Zinc 0.03mg 0.14mg Fruit salad
    Phosphorus 4mg 14mg Fruit salad
    Sodium 5mg 5mg
    Vitamin A 33IU 600IU Fruit salad
    Vitamin A 2µg 30µg Fruit salad
    Vitamin E 0.93mg Cranberry sauce
    Manganese 0.073mg 0.151mg Fruit salad
    Selenium 0.4µg Cranberry sauce
    Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.011mg Cranberry sauce
    Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.014mg Cranberry sauce
    Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.356mg Fruit salad
    Vitamin B5 0.053mg Fruit salad
    Vitamin B6 0.014mg 0.027mg Fruit salad
    Vitamin K 1.4µg Cranberry sauce
    Folate 1µg 3µg Fruit salad
    Choline 3.8mg Cranberry sauce
    Saturated Fat 0.007g 0.004g Fruit salad
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.005g Cranberry sauce
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.031g 0.011g Cranberry sauce
    Fructose 9.75g Cranberry sauce

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Cranberry sauce Fruit salad
    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
    5%
    Fruit salad
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    4%
    Cranberry sauce
    8%
    Fruit salad

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Fruit salad
    Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.75g)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Fruit salad
    Fruit salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Fruit salad
    Fruit salad is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Cranberry sauce
    Cranberry sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 mg)
    Which food is cheaper?
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    The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
    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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.