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Pomegranate vs. Cranberry juice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pomegranate and cranberry juice different?

  • Pomegranate is richer in copper, fiber, vitamin K, folate, potassium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and phosphorus, while cranberry juice is higher in vitamin C.
  • Cranberry juice covers your daily need for vitamin C 36% more than pomegranate.

Pomegranates, raw and Cranberry juice cocktail, bottled types were used in this article.

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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 0.71% 0.9% 1.2% 3.8% 3.3% 0.82% 0.43% 0.26% 6.3% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1585.7%
Contains more IronIron +200%
Contains more CopperCopper +1480%
Contains more ZincZinc +1066.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +147.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%

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 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 141% 0.48% 4.4% 0% 0% 0% 0.77% 3.1% 0% 0% 2.5% 0% 0.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +614.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1540%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +590.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +314.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~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
14% 86%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 13.52 g
Water: 86.17 g
Other: 0.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +1070%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.3%
Contains more OtherOther +152.4%
Contains more WaterWater +10.6%

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 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.059 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +389.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +33.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -92.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pomegranate Cranberry juice
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 Cranberry juice Opinion
Calories 83kcal 54kcal Pomegranate
Protein 1.67g 0g Pomegranate
Fats 1.17g 0.1g Pomegranate
Vitamin C 10.2mg 42.3mg Cranberry juice
Net carbs 14.7g 13.52g Pomegranate
Carbs 18.7g 13.52g Pomegranate
Magnesium 12mg 1mg Pomegranate
Calcium 10mg 3mg Pomegranate
Potassium 236mg 14mg Pomegranate
Iron 0.3mg 0.1mg Pomegranate
Sugar 13.67g 11.87g Cranberry juice
Fiber 4g 0g Pomegranate
Copper 0.158mg 0.01mg Pomegranate
Zinc 0.35mg 0.03mg Pomegranate
Phosphorus 36mg 1mg Pomegranate
Sodium 3mg 2mg Cranberry juice
Vitamin A 0IU 8IU Cranberry juice
Vitamin E 0.6mg 0.22mg Pomegranate
Manganese 0.119mg 0.048mg Pomegranate
Selenium 0.5µg 0.2µg Pomegranate
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B3 0.293mg 0.041mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B5 0.377mg 0.052mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0mg Pomegranate
Vitamin K 16.4µg 1µg Pomegranate
Folate 38µg 0µg Pomegranate
Choline 7.6mg 1.1mg Pomegranate
Saturated Fat 0.12g 0.009g Cranberry juice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.093g 0.019g Pomegranate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.079g 0.059g Pomegranate
Fructose 4.97g Cranberry juice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pomegranate Cranberry juice
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
12%
Cranberry juice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Pomegranate
2%
Cranberry juice

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?
Cranberry juice
Cranberry juice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry juice
Cranberry juice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry juice
Cranberry juice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.111g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberry juice
Cranberry juice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberry juice
Cranberry juice 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. Cranberry juice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171903/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.