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Elderberry vs. Raspberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between elderberries and raspberries

  • The amount of vitamin B6, iron, and vitamin C in elderberries is higher than in raspberries.
  • Elderberries cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 13% more than raspberries.
  • Raspberries have 2 times less iron than elderberries. Elderberries have 1.6mg of iron, while raspberries have 0.69mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Elderberries, raw and Raspberries, 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 16% 7.5% 13% 26% 30% 11% 12% 0.13% 87% 1.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85.4%
Contains more IronIron +131.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +34.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +340%
Contains more CopperCopper +47.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +281.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.3%

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 87% 0.67% 17% 0% 8% 8.8% 11% 20% 13% 0% 20% 16% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +318.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
12% 86%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 0.46 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.1%
Contains more OtherOther +39.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +81.8%
Contains more FatsFats +30%
~equal in Water ~85.75g

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
4% 14% 82%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Elderberry Raspberry
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Raspberry DV% diff.
Manganese 0.67mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.055mg 13%
Vitamin C 36mg 26.2mg 11%
Iron 1.6mg 0.69mg 11%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Folate 6µg 21µg 4%
Magnesium 5mg 22mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.329mg 4%
Potassium 280mg 151mg 4%
Fructose 2.35g 3%
Vitamin A 30µg 2µg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.032mg 3%
Zinc 0.11mg 0.42mg 3%
Copper 0.061mg 0.09mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0.038mg 2%
Carbs 18.4g 11.94g 2%
Choline 12.3mg 2%
Fiber 7g 6.5g 2%
Calories 73kcal 52kcal 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg 1%
Protein 0.66g 1.2g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.598mg 1%
Calcium 38mg 25mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g 0.375g 1%
Phosphorus 39mg 29mg 1%
Fats 0.5g 0.65g 0%
Net carbs 11.4g 5.44g N/A
Sugar 4.42g N/A
Sodium 6mg 1mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.023g 0.019g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.08g 0.064g 0%
Tryptophan 0.013mg 0%
Threonine 0.027mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0%
Leucine 0.06mg 0%
Lysine 0.026mg 0%
Methionine 0.014mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.04mg 0%
Valine 0.033mg 0%
Histidine 0.015mg 0%

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Elderberry Raspberry
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
16%
Raspberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
20%
Raspberry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Raspberry
Raspberry contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Raspberry
Raspberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.004g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Elderberry
Elderberry is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
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. Raspberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167755/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.