Cranberries vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cranberries and Acerola different?
- Cranberries are higher in Fiber, however, Acerola is richer in Vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Acerola is 1848% higher.
- Cranberries contain 3 times more Fiber than Acerola. While Cranberries contain 3.6g of Fiber, Acerola contains only 1.1g.
Cranberries, raw and Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more IronIron | +15% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +82.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +500% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +11882.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1117.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +296% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.46 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
11.97 g
Water:
87.32 g
Other:
0.12 g
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
7.69 g
Water:
91.41 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +130.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
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Water
~91.41g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.055 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.09 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -88.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +355.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 46kcal | 32kcal |
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| Protein | 0.46g | 0.4g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 14mg | 1677.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 8.37g | 6.59g |
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| Carbs | 11.97g | 7.69g |
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 8mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 80mg | 146mg |
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| Iron | 0.23mg | 0.2mg |
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| Sugar | 4.27g |
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| Fiber | 3.6g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.056mg | 0.086mg |
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| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 11mg | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 7mg |
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| Vitamin A | 63IU | 767IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 38µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.32mg |
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| Manganese | 0.267mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.101mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.309mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.057mg | 0.009mg |
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| Vitamin K | 5µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 14µg |
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| Choline | 5.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.008g | 0.068g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.018g | 0.082g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.055g | 0.09g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.003mg |
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| Threonine | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.033mg |
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| Leucine | 0.053mg |
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| Lysine | 0.039mg |
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| Methionine | 0.003mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg |
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| Valine | 0.045mg |
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| Histidine | 0.018mg |
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| Fructose | 0.67g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
10%
438%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberries contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acerola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Acerola is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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.