Cranberries vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cranberries and dried fruit
- Cranberries have more vitamin C; however, dried fruit is richer in copper, potassium, iron, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin B3, fiber, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
- Dried fruit covers your daily copper needs 32% more than cranberries.
- Dried fruit has 14 times less vitamin C than cranberries. Cranberries have 14mg of vitamin C, while dried fruit has 1mg.
- Cranberries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cranberries is 45, while the glycemic index of dried fruit is 31.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cranberries, raw and Apricots, dried, sulfured, uncooked.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +433.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +587.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1352.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1056.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +512.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +333.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +545.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2100% |
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 CVitamin C | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +61.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5900% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +228% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +270% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2463.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +74.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +150.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +152.7% |
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:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +182.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +637% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +292.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +423.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +2041.7% |
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
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.074 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.074 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +311.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +34.5% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
0.16 g
Glucose:
3.44 g
Fructose:
0.67 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Starch:
0.35 g
Sucrose:
7.89 g
Glucose:
33.08 g
Fructose:
12.47 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +4831.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +861.6% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +1761.2% |
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Potassium | 80mg | 1162mg | 32% |
| Copper | 0.056mg | 0.343mg | 32% |
| Iron | 0.23mg | 2.66mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 180µg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 1.32mg | 4.33mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 11.97g | 62.64g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.101mg | 2.589mg | 16% |
| Fructose | 0.67g | 12.47g | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 7.3g | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 1mg | 14% |
| Calories | 46kcal | 241kcal | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 71mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.057mg | 0.143mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 32mg | 6% |
| Protein | 0.46g | 3.39g | 6% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 55mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 2.2µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.074mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 0.516mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.09mg | 0.39mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 5µg | 3.1µg | 2% |
| Choline | 5.5mg | 13.9mg | 2% |
| Folate | 1µg | 10µg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.267mg | 0.235mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.51g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.37g | 55.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.27g | 53.44g | N/A |
| Starch | 0g | 0.35g | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.012mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.008g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.018g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.055g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.033mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.053mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.039mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.003mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.045mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.018mg | 0.047mg | 0% |
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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
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24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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44%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dried fruit is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dried fruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dried fruit is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberries is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberries contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cranberries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberries is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)