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Elderberry vs. Custard apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between elderberries and custard apple

  • Elderberries are richer than custard apple in vitamin C, fiber, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for elderberries is 19% higher.
  • Elderberries contain 3 times more fiber than custard apple. Elderberries contain 7g of fiber, while custard apple contains 2.4g.

Food types used in this article are Elderberries, raw and Custard-apple, (bullock's-heart), 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 9% 34% 27% 0% 0% 9% 0.52% 0% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +26.7%
Contains more IronIron +125.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +85.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +260%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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% 10% 0% 0% 18% 14% 9.4% 8.4% 53% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
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 64% 0.67% 0% 0% 20% 23% 9.4% 8.1% 51% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1400%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +66.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.5mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.135mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.221mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
2% 25% 72%
Protein: 1.7 g
Fats: 0.6 g
Carbs: 25.2 g
Water: 71.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more WaterWater +11.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +157.6%
Contains more FatsFats +20%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37%
Contains more OtherOther +56.3%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elderberry Custard apple DV% diff.
Vitamin C 36mg 19.2mg 19%
Fiber 7g 2.4g 18%
Iron 1.6mg 0.71mg 11%
Copper 0.061mg 7%
Magnesium 5mg 18mg 3%
Potassium 280mg 382mg 3%
Phosphorus 39mg 21mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.1mg 3%
Vitamin A 30µg 2µg 3%
Protein 0.66g 1.7g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g 2%
Carbs 18.4g 25.2g 2%
Folate 6µg 2%
Calories 73kcal 101kcal 1%
Saturated fat 0.023g 0.231g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.221mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.08mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Zinc 0.11mg 1%
Calcium 38mg 30mg 1%
Fats 0.5g 0.6g 0%
Net carbs 11.4g 22.8g N/A
Sodium 6mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.5mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.135mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.08g 0%
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0.007mg 0%
Threonine 0.027mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0%
Leucine 0.06mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0.037mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0.004mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.04mg 0%
Valine 0.033mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Elderberry Custard apple
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
18%
Elderberry
14%
Custard apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
9%
Custard apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.208g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Elderberry
Elderberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Custard apple
Custard apple contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Custard apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171725/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.