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Cranberry vs. Orange juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cranberry and Orange juice

  • Cranberry is richer in Fiber, Manganese, and Vitamin E , yet Orange juice is richer in Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Orange juice is 40% higher.
  • Cranberry contains 33 times more Vitamin E than Orange juice. Cranberry contains 1.32mg of Vitamin E , while Orange juice contains 0.04mg.
  • Cranberry contains less Sugar.

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

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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 7.9% 3.3% 18% 7.5% 15% 1.4% 7.3% 0.13% 1.8% 0.55%
Contains more IronIron +15%
Contains more CopperCopper +27.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1807.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +54.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
~equal in Selenium ~0.1µg

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% 3.8% 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 167% 12% 0.8% 0% 23% 6.9% 7.5% 11% 9.2% 0% 0.25% 23% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +3200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +42.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4900%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +296%
Contains more FolateFolate +2900%
Contains more CholineCholine +12.7%
~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
10% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.4 g
Water: 88.3 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +52.2%
Contains more FatsFats +53.8%
Contains more OtherOther +233.3%
~equal in Water ~88.3g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 22% 68%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.024 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cranberry Orange juice Opinion
Calories 46kcal 45kcal Cranberry
Protein 0.46g 0.7g Orange juice
Fats 0.13g 0.2g Orange juice
Vitamin C 14mg 50mg Orange juice
Net carbs 8.37g 10.2g Orange juice
Carbs 11.97g 10.4g Cranberry
Magnesium 6mg 11mg Orange juice
Calcium 8mg 11mg Orange juice
Potassium 80mg 200mg Orange juice
Iron 0.23mg 0.2mg Cranberry
Sugar 4.27g 8.4g Cranberry
Fiber 3.6g 0.2g Cranberry
Copper 0.056mg 0.044mg Cranberry
Zinc 0.09mg 0.05mg Cranberry
Phosphorus 11mg 17mg Orange juice
Sodium 2mg 1mg Orange juice
Vitamin A 63IU 200IU Orange juice
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 10µg Orange juice
Vitamin E 1.32mg 0.04mg Cranberry
Manganese 0.267mg 0.014mg Cranberry
Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
Vitamin B1 0.012mg 0.09mg Orange juice
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.03mg Orange juice
Vitamin B3 0.101mg 0.4mg Orange juice
Vitamin B5 0.295mg 0.19mg Cranberry
Vitamin B6 0.057mg 0.04mg Cranberry
Vitamin K 5µg 0.1µg Cranberry
Folate 1µg 30µg Orange juice
Choline 5.5mg 6.2mg Orange juice
Saturated Fat 0.008g 0.024g Cranberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.036g Orange juice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.04g Cranberry
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0.002mg Cranberry
Threonine 0.028mg 0.008mg Cranberry
Isoleucine 0.033mg 0.008mg Cranberry
Leucine 0.053mg 0.013mg Cranberry
Lysine 0.039mg 0.009mg Cranberry
Methionine 0.003mg 0.003mg
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0.009mg Cranberry
Valine 0.045mg 0.011mg Cranberry
Histidine 0.018mg 0.003mg Cranberry
Fructose 0.67g Cranberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cranberry Orange juice
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%
Cranberry
20%
Orange juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Cranberry
6%
Orange juice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange juice
Orange juice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
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 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. Orange juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169098/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.