Cranberries vs. Dried fruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cranberries and dried fruit
- Cranberries have more vitamin C; however, dried fruit is richer in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Dried fruit's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 70% more.
- Cranberries contain 21 times more vitamin C than dried fruit. Cranberries contain 21mg of vitamin C, while dried fruit contains 1mg.
- Cranberries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cranberries is 45, while the glycemic index of dried fruit is 31.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cranberry, low bush or lingenberry, raw (Alaska Native) 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 | -100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +111.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +565% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +238.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +547.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
12.2 g
Water:
86.7 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
3.39 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
62.64 g
Water:
30.89 g
Other:
2.57 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +180.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +747.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +413.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1185% |
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Fats
~0.51g
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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| Copper | 0.343mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1162mg | 34% | |
| Vitamin E | 4.33mg | 29% | |
| Fiber | 7.3g | 29% | |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2.66mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 1mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 180µg | 20% | |
| Carbs | 12.2g | 62.64g | 17% |
| Fructose | 12.47g | 16% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 2.589mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.143mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.516mg | 10% | |
| Manganese | 0.235mg | 10% | |
| Calories | 55kcal | 241kcal | 9% |
| Magnesium | 32mg | 8% | |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 71mg | 7% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 3.39g | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 4% | |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 4% | |
| Choline | 13.9mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin K | 3.1µg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 26mg | 55mg | 3% |
| Folate | 10µg | 3% | |
| Fats | 0.5g | 0.51g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.2g | 55.34g | N/A |
| Sugar | 53.44g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.35g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.08mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.078mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
8%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
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 Cholesterol?
Cranberries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberries is lower in Sugar (difference - 53.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberries contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cranberries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberries is cheaper (difference - $2)