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Mulberry vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between mulberries and fruit salad

  • Mulberries have more vitamin C, iron, and vitamin B2, while fruit salad has more vitamin A.
  • Mulberries cover your daily need for vitamin C, 37% more than fruit salad.
  • Mulberries contain 7 times more iron than fruit salad. While mulberries contain 1.85mg of iron, fruit salad contains only 0.25mg.
  • Mulberries have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mulberries is 25, while the glycemic index of fruit salad is 54.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mulberries, raw and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids.

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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 13% 12% 17% 69% 20% 3.3% 16% 1.3% 0% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +254.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +67.2%
Contains more IronIron +640%
Contains more CopperCopper +20%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +171.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%

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 121% 0.33% 17% 0% 7.3% 23% 12% 0% 12% 0% 20% 4.5% 6.7%
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 11% 10% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1003%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +621.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 9.8 g
Water: 87.68 g
Other: 0.69 g
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +182.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1200%
Contains more OtherOther +165.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.2%
~equal in Water ~86.15g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 15% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.041 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.207 g
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +720%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1781.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mulberry Fruit salad DV% diff.
Vitamin C 36.4mg 3.3mg 37%
Iron 1.85mg 0.25mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.101mg 0.014mg 7%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Manganese 0.151mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Calcium 39mg 11mg 3%
Fiber 1.7g 1g 3%
Phosphorus 38mg 14mg 3%
Vitamin A 1µg 30µg 3%
Magnesium 18mg 8mg 2%
Potassium 194mg 116mg 2%
Choline 12.3mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.011mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.027mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.62mg 0.356mg 2%
Protein 1.44g 0.51g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.207g 0.011g 1%
Copper 0.06mg 0.05mg 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 1%
Folate 6µg 3µg 1%
Carbs 9.8g 13.05g 1%
Fats 0.39g 0.03g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 1%
Calories 43kcal 50kcal 0%
Net carbs 8.1g 12.05g N/A
Sugar 8.1g N/A
Zinc 0.12mg 0.14mg 0%
Sodium 10mg 5mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.027g 0.004g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.041g 0.005g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mulberry Fruit salad
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
17%
Mulberry
3%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Mulberry
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mulberry
Mulberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mulberry
Mulberry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Mulberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169913/nutrients
  2. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.