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Elderberry vs. Pomegranate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Elderberry and Pomegranate

  • Elderberry is richer in Vitamin C, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B6, yet Pomegranate is richer in Copper, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Elderberry is 29% higher.
  • Elderberry contains 5 times more Iron than Pomegranate. Elderberry contains 1.6mg of Iron, while Pomegranate contains 0.3mg.

Food types used in this article are Elderberries, raw and Pomegranates, 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 8.6% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +280%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.6%
Contains more IronIron +433.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +140%
Contains more CopperCopper +159%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
~equal in Phosphorus ~36mg

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%
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 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +252.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +169.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.067mg
~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
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more OtherOther +20.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +153%
Contains more FatsFats +134%
~equal in Carbs ~18.7g
~equal in Water ~77.93g

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
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -80.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +212.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elderberry Pomegranate Opinion
Calories 73kcal 83kcal Pomegranate
Protein 0.66g 1.67g Pomegranate
Fats 0.5g 1.17g Pomegranate
Vitamin C 36mg 10.2mg Elderberry
Net carbs 11.4g 14.7g Pomegranate
Carbs 18.4g 18.7g Pomegranate
Magnesium 5mg 12mg Pomegranate
Calcium 38mg 10mg Elderberry
Potassium 280mg 236mg Elderberry
Iron 1.6mg 0.3mg Elderberry
Sugar 13.67g Elderberry
Fiber 7g 4g Elderberry
Copper 0.061mg 0.158mg Pomegranate
Zinc 0.11mg 0.35mg Pomegranate
Phosphorus 39mg 36mg Elderberry
Sodium 6mg 3mg Pomegranate
Vitamin A 600IU 0IU Elderberry
Vitamin A 30µg 0µg Elderberry
Vitamin E 0.6mg Pomegranate
Manganese 0.119mg Pomegranate
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg Elderberry
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.067mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.053mg Elderberry
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.293mg Elderberry
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.377mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.075mg Elderberry
Vitamin K 16.4µg Pomegranate
Folate 6µg 38µg Pomegranate
Choline 7.6mg Pomegranate
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.12g Elderberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.093g Pomegranate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g 0.079g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elderberry Pomegranate
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
15%
Pomegranate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
14%
Pomegranate

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.097g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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.
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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.