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Cranberry vs. Honey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cranberry and Honey

  • Cranberry is richer than Honey in Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin E , and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Cranberry is 15% higher.
  • Cranberry contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Cranberries, raw and Honey.

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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.
Cranberry
Cranberry
7
:
3
Honey
Honey
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +55.6%
Contains more Manganese +233.8%
Contains more Iron +82.6%
Contains more Zinc +144.4%
Contains more Selenium +700%
Cranberry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 5% 5% 8% 1% 3% 19% 35% 1%
Honey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +175%
Contains more Potassium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +55.6%
Contains more Manganese +233.8%
Contains more Iron +82.6%
Contains more Zinc +144.4%
Contains more Selenium +700%

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.
Cranberry
Cranberry
7
:
3
Honey
Honey
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +333.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more Folate +100%
Cranberry
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%
Honey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +333.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +90%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +19.8%
Contains more Folate +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cranberry
Cranberry
3
:
2
Honey
Honey
Contains more Protein +53.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +410.6%
Contains more Carbs +588.4%
Contains more Other +66.7%
Cranberry
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 g
Honey
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +53.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +410.6%
Contains more Carbs +588.4%
Contains more Other +66.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cranberry
Cranberry
0
:
5
Honey
Honey
Contains more Sucrose +456.3%
Contains more Glucose +939.2%
Contains more Fructose +6010.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Cranberry
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
Honey
44% 50% 2% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.89 g
Glucose: 35.75 g
Fructose: 40.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 1.44 g
Galactose: 3.1 g
Contains more Sucrose +456.3%
Contains more Glucose +939.2%
Contains more Fructose +6010.4%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberry Honey Opinion
Net carbs 8.37g 82.2g Honey
Protein 0.46g 0.3g Cranberry
Fats 0.13g 0g Cranberry
Carbs 11.97g 82.4g Honey
Calories 46kcal 304kcal Honey
Fructose 0.67g 40.94g Honey
Sugar 4.27g 82.12g Cranberry
Fiber 3.6g 0.2g Cranberry
Calcium 8mg 6mg Cranberry
Iron 0.23mg 0.42mg Honey
Magnesium 6mg 2mg Cranberry
Phosphorus 11mg 4mg Cranberry
Potassium 80mg 52mg Cranberry
Sodium 2mg 4mg Cranberry
Zinc 0.09mg 0.22mg Honey
Copper 0.056mg 0.036mg Cranberry
Manganese 0.267mg 0.08mg Cranberry
Selenium 0.1µg 0.8µg Honey
Vitamin A 63IU 0IU Cranberry
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Cranberry
Vitamin E 1.32mg 0mg Cranberry
Vitamin C 14mg 0.5mg Cranberry
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0mg Cranberry
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.038mg Honey
Vitamin B3 0.101mg 0.121mg Honey
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.068mg Cranberry
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.024mg Cranberry
Folate 1µg 2µg Honey
Vitamin K 5µg 0µg Cranberry
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.004mg Honey
Threonine 0.028mg 0.004mg Cranberry
Isoleucine 0.033mg 0.008mg Cranberry
Leucine 0.053mg 0.01mg Cranberry
Lysine 0.039mg 0.008mg Cranberry
Methionine 0.003mg 0.001mg Cranberry
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.011mg Cranberry
Valine 0.045mg 0.009mg Cranberry
Histidine 0.018mg 0.001mg Cranberry
Saturated Fat 0.008g 0g Honey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0g Cranberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0g Cranberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cranberry Honey
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
2%
Honey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cranberry
6%
Honey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry
Cranberry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberry
Cranberry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cranberry
Cranberry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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.

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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/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.