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Elderberry vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Elderberry and Cherry

  • Cherry contains less Vitamin C, Fiber, Iron, and Vitamin B6 than Elderberry.
  • Elderberry's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 29% higher.
  • Cherry contains 5 times less Vitamin B6 than Elderberry. Elderberry contains 0.23mg of Vitamin B6, while Cherry contains 0.044mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Elderberries, raw and Cherries, sour, red, 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 3.6% 11% 25% 60% 20% 3% 17% 0.78% 0% 3.3%
Cherry
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.8% 15% 12% 35% 2.7% 6.4% 0.39% 15% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.8%
Contains more IronIron +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CopperCopper +70.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
~equal in Zinc ~0.1mg

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 120% 36% 0% 0% 18% 14% 9.4% 8.4% 53% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Cherry
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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 33% 77% 1.4% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 7.5% 8.6% 10% 0% 5.3% 6% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +260%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +422.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +113.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +33.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.143mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 g
Cherry
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12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more FatsFats +66.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.1%
Contains more OtherOther +64.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.5%
~equal in Water ~86.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 23% 71%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.247 g
Cherry
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28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.09 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -66.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +174.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~0.082g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elderberry Cherry Opinion
Calories 73kcal 50kcal Elderberry
Protein 0.66g 1g Cherry
Fats 0.5g 0.3g Elderberry
Vitamin C 36mg 10mg Elderberry
Net carbs 11.4g 10.58g Elderberry
Carbs 18.4g 12.18g Elderberry
Magnesium 5mg 9mg Cherry
Calcium 38mg 16mg Elderberry
Potassium 280mg 173mg Elderberry
Iron 1.6mg 0.32mg Elderberry
Sugar 8.49g Elderberry
Fiber 7g 1.6g Elderberry
Copper 0.061mg 0.104mg Cherry
Zinc 0.11mg 0.1mg Elderberry
Phosphorus 39mg 15mg Elderberry
Sodium 6mg 3mg Cherry
Vitamin A 600IU 1283IU Cherry
Vitamin A 30µg 64µg Cherry
Vitamin E 0.07mg Cherry
Manganese 0.112mg Cherry
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Elderberry
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.03mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.04mg Elderberry
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.4mg Elderberry
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.143mg Cherry
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.044mg Elderberry
Vitamin K 2.1µg Cherry
Folate 6µg 8µg Cherry
Choline 6.1mg Cherry
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.068g Elderberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.082g Cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g 0.09g Elderberry
Tryptophan 0.013mg Elderberry
Threonine 0.027mg Elderberry
Isoleucine 0.027mg Elderberry
Leucine 0.06mg Elderberry
Lysine 0.026mg Elderberry
Methionine 0.014mg Elderberry
Phenylalanine 0.04mg Elderberry
Valine 0.033mg Elderberry
Histidine 0.015mg Elderberry
Fructose 3.51g Cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elderberry Cherry
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
20%
Elderberry
13%
Cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
10%
Cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elderberry
Elderberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/nutrients
  2. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/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.