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Cranberries vs. Chokecherries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cranberries and chokecherries?

  • Cranberries are higher in vitamin C; however, chokecherries are richer in fiber, vitamin K, vitamin B6, and potassium.
  • Chokecherries' daily need coverage for fiber is 54% more.
  • Chokecherries contain 20 times less vitamin C than cranberries. Cranberries contain 14mg of vitamin C, while chokecherries contain 0.7mg.

We used Cranberries, raw and Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Shoshone Bannock) types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 2.4% 7.1% 8.6% 19% 2.5% 4.7% 0.26% 35% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 12% 27% 15% 23% 5.2% 19% 0.26% 25% 9.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +286.3%
Contains more IronIron +73.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +111.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +309.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1600%
~equal in Sodium ~2mg

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 47% 1% 26% 0% 3% 4.6% 1.9% 18% 13% 0% 13% 0.75% 3%
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 2.3% 0.67% 15% 0% 7.3% 13% 13% 20% 45% 0% 73% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +76%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +565.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +238.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +486%
Contains more FolateFolate +900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 g
3% 34% 62%
Protein: 2.89 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 33.88 g
Water: 61.5 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +42%
Contains more ProteinProtein +528.3%
Contains more FatsFats +653.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +183%
Contains more OtherOther +525%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
6% 59% 36%
Starch: 0.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 8.85 g
Fructose: 5.38 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +157.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +703%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~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.
Cranberries Chokecherries
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberries Chokecherries DV% diff.
Fiber 3.6g 17g 54%
Vitamin K 5µg 29.3µg 20%
Vitamin C 14mg 0.7mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.193mg 10%
Potassium 80mg 309mg 7%
Carbs 11.97g 33.88g 7%
Calories 46kcal 156kcal 6%
Fructose 0.67g 5.38g 6%
Phosphorus 11mg 45mg 5%
Protein 0.46g 2.89g 5%
Magnesium 6mg 21mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.101mg 0.672mg 4%
Vitamin E 1.32mg 0.75mg 4%
Calcium 8mg 40mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.058mg 3%
Manganese 0.267mg 0.192mg 3%
Selenium 0.1µg 1.7µg 3%
Folate 1µg 10µg 2%
Iron 0.23mg 0.4mg 2%
Choline 5.5mg 1%
Fats 0.13g 0.98g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.33mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.029mg 1%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.19mg 1%
Copper 0.056mg 0.068mg 1%
Net carbs 8.37g 16.88g N/A
Sugar 4.27g 14.22g N/A
Starch 0g 0.87g 0%
Sodium 2mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 2µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.008g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.018g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.033mg 0%
Leucine 0.053mg 0%
Lysine 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.003mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.045mg 0%
Histidine 0.018mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cranberries Chokecherries
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
10%
Cranberries
15%
Chokecherries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cranberries
15%
Chokecherries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.95g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 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. Cranberries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/nutrients
  2. Chokecherries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168058/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.