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Cranberry vs. Blueberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cranberry and Blueberry different?

  • Cranberry is richer in Vitamin E , while Blueberry is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Blueberry covers your daily need of Vitamin K 12% more than Cranberry.
  • Cranberry contains 2 times more Vitamin E than Blueberry. Cranberry contains 1.32mg of Vitamin E , while Blueberry contains 0.57mg.
  • Cranberry is lower in Sugar.

Cranberries, raw and Blueberries, raw types were 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 Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +77.8%
Contains more Manganese +25.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 6
Equal in Phosphorus - 12
Equal in Potassium - 77
Equal in Copper - 0.057
Equal in Selenium - 0.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 5% 5% 8% 1% 3% 19% 35% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 11% 5% 6% 7% 1% 5% 19% 44% 1%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +21.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +77.8%
Contains more Manganese +25.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 6
Equal in Phosphorus - 12
Equal in Potassium - 77
Equal in Copper - 0.057
Equal in Selenium - 0.1

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +313.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +286%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.052
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 27% 0% 47% 3% 5% 2% 18% 14% 1% 0% 13%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 12% 0% 33% 10% 10% 8% 8% 12% 5% 0% 49%
Contains more Vitamin A +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +131.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +44.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +313.9%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +286%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.052

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +60.9%
Contains more Fats +153.8%
Contains more Carbs +21.1%
Contains more Other +91.7%
Equal in Water - 84.21
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 g
14% 84%
Protein: 0.74 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 14.49 g
Water: 84.21 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +60.9%
Contains more Fats +153.8%
Contains more Carbs +21.1%
Contains more Other +91.7%
Equal in Water - 84.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.5%
10% 22% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.146 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +161.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +165.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +45.5%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +41.9%
Contains more Fructose +641.8%
4% 81% 16%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.16 g
Glucose: 3.44 g
Fructose: 0.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
49% 50%
Starch: 0.03 g
Sucrose: 0.11 g
Glucose: 4.88 g
Fructose: 4.97 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +45.5%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Glucose +41.9%
Contains more Fructose +641.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cranberry Blueberry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberry Blueberry Opinion
Net carbs 8.37g 12.09g Blueberry
Protein 0.46g 0.74g Blueberry
Fats 0.13g 0.33g Blueberry
Carbs 11.97g 14.49g Blueberry
Calories 46kcal 57kcal Blueberry
Starch 0g 0.03g Blueberry
Fructose 0.67g 4.97g Blueberry
Sugar 4.27g 9.96g Cranberry
Fiber 3.6g 2.4g Cranberry
Calcium 8mg 6mg Cranberry
Iron 0.23mg 0.28mg Blueberry
Magnesium 6mg 6mg
Phosphorus 11mg 12mg Blueberry
Potassium 80mg 77mg Cranberry
Sodium 2mg 1mg Blueberry
Zinc 0.09mg 0.16mg Blueberry
Copper 0.056mg 0.057mg Blueberry
Manganese 0.267mg 0.336mg Blueberry
Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin A 63IU 54IU Cranberry
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 1.32mg 0.57mg Cranberry
Vitamin C 14mg 9.7mg Cranberry
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.037mg Blueberry
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.041mg Blueberry
Vitamin B3 0.101mg 0.418mg Blueberry
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.124mg Cranberry
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.052mg Cranberry
Folate 1µg 6µg Blueberry
Vitamin K 5µg 19.3µg Blueberry
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.003mg
Threonine 0.028mg 0.02mg Cranberry
Isoleucine 0.033mg 0.023mg Cranberry
Leucine 0.053mg 0.044mg Cranberry
Lysine 0.039mg 0.013mg Cranberry
Methionine 0.003mg 0.012mg Blueberry
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.026mg Cranberry
Valine 0.045mg 0.031mg Cranberry
Histidine 0.018mg 0.011mg Cranberry
Saturated Fat 0.008g 0.028g Cranberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.047g Blueberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.146g Blueberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cranberry Blueberry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
11%
Cranberry
12%
Blueberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cranberry
10%
Blueberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.69g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberry
Cranberry is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry
Blueberry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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.
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/nutrients
  2. Blueberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171711/nutrients

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

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