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Quince vs. Blueberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between quince and blueberries?

  • Blueberries have less copper, vitamin C, and iron than quince.
  • Quince has 3 times more potassium than blueberries. Quince has 197mg of potassium, while blueberries have 77mg.
  • Quince has a lower glycemic index than blueberries.

We used Quinces, raw and Blueberries, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Quince
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.8% 6.8% 11% 19% 4.4% 5.1% 0.13% 44% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +83.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +155.8%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +128.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%

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.
Quince
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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 50% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 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 32% 1% 11% 0% 9.3% 9.5% 7.8% 7.4% 12% 0% 48% 4.5% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +109%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +30%
Contains more FolateFolate +100%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
14% 84%
Protein: 0.74 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 14.49 g
Water: 84.21 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more OtherOther +73.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85%
Contains more FatsFats +230%
~equal in Carbs ~14.49g
~equal in Water ~84.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
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10% 38% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
13% 21% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.146 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +30.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +192%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Blueberry DV% diff.
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16%
Manganese 0.336mg 15%
Copper 0.13mg 0.057mg 8%
Fructose 4.97g 6%
Vitamin C 15mg 9.7mg 6%
Iron 0.7mg 0.28mg 5%
Potassium 197mg 77mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 4%
Fiber 1.9g 2.4g 2%
Choline 6mg 1%
Folate 3µg 6µg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.052mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.124mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.146g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.418mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.041mg 1%
Protein 0.4g 0.74g 1%
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.037mg 1%
Phosphorus 17mg 12mg 1%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.16mg 1%
Calcium 11mg 6mg 1%
Calories 57kcal 57kcal 0%
Fats 0.1g 0.33g 0%
Carbs 15.3g 14.49g 0%
Net carbs 13.4g 12.09g N/A
Magnesium 8mg 6mg 0%
Sugar 9.96g N/A
Starch 0.03g 0%
Sodium 4mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.01g 0.028g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 0.047g 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.02mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.044mg 0%
Lysine 0.013mg 0%
Methionine 0.012mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0%
Valine 0.031mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quince Blueberry
Low Calories diet Equal
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
6%
Quince
11%
Blueberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
10%
Blueberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quince
Quince is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry
Blueberry contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry
Blueberry is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Blueberry
Blueberry is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/nutrients
  2. Blueberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171711/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.