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Pomegranate vs. Cranberries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pomegranate and Cranberries

  • Pomegranate is richer in Copper, Vitamin K, and Folate, yet Cranberries are richer in Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Pomegranate is 11% higher.
  • Pomegranate contains 38 times more Folate than Cranberries. Pomegranate contains 38µg of Folate, while Cranberries contain 1µg.
  • Cranberries contain less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Pomegranates, raw and Cranberries, 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 8.6% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 2.4% 7.1% 8.6% 19% 2.5% 4.7% 0.26% 35% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +195%
Contains more IronIron +30.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +182.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +288.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +227.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +124.4%

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 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
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 47% 3.8% 26% 0% 3% 4.6% 1.9% 18% 13% 0% 13% 0.75% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +165%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +190.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +228%
Contains more FolateFolate +3700%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +120%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +263%
Contains more FatsFats +800%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +56.2%
Contains more OtherOther +341.7%
Contains more WaterWater +12%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
10% 22% 68%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +416.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pomegranate Cranberries Opinion
Calories 83kcal 46kcal Pomegranate
Protein 1.67g 0.46g Pomegranate
Fats 1.17g 0.13g Pomegranate
Vitamin C 10.2mg 14mg Cranberries
Net carbs 14.7g 8.37g Pomegranate
Carbs 18.7g 11.97g Pomegranate
Magnesium 12mg 6mg Pomegranate
Calcium 10mg 8mg Pomegranate
Potassium 236mg 80mg Pomegranate
Iron 0.3mg 0.23mg Pomegranate
Sugar 13.67g 4.27g Cranberries
Fiber 4g 3.6g Pomegranate
Copper 0.158mg 0.056mg Pomegranate
Zinc 0.35mg 0.09mg Pomegranate
Phosphorus 36mg 11mg Pomegranate
Sodium 3mg 2mg Cranberries
Vitamin A 0IU 63IU Cranberries
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Cranberries
Vitamin E 0.6mg 1.32mg Cranberries
Manganese 0.119mg 0.267mg Cranberries
Selenium 0.5µg 0.1µg Pomegranate
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.012mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.02mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B3 0.293mg 0.101mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.295mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.057mg Pomegranate
Vitamin K 16.4µg 5µg Pomegranate
Folate 38µg 1µg Pomegranate
Choline 7.6mg 5.5mg Pomegranate
Saturated Fat 0.12g 0.008g Cranberries
Monounsaturated Fat 0.093g 0.018g Pomegranate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.055g Pomegranate
Tryptophan 0.003mg Cranberries
Threonine 0.028mg Cranberries
Isoleucine 0.033mg Cranberries
Leucine 0.053mg Cranberries
Lysine 0.039mg Cranberries
Methionine 0.003mg Cranberries
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Cranberries
Valine 0.045mg Cranberries
Histidine 0.018mg Cranberries
Fructose 0.67g Cranberries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pomegranate Cranberries
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
15%
Pomegranate
10%
Cranberries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Pomegranate
8%
Cranberries

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberries
Cranberries contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberries
Cranberries is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/nutrients
  2. Cranberries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/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.