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Raisin vs. Cranberries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Raisin and Cranberries?

  • Raisin is richer in Copper, Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium, while Cranberries are higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin E.
  • Raisin's daily need coverage for Copper is 29% higher.
  • Cranberries have 9 times less Potassium than Raisin. Raisin has 749mg of Potassium, while Cranberries have 80mg.

We used Raisins, seedless and Cranberries, 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.
Raisin
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 66% 71% 106% 6% 43% 1.4% 39% 3.3%
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 +433.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +525%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +836.3%
Contains more IronIron +717.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +467.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +818.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.8%

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.
Raisin
6
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 7.7% 0% 2.4% 0% 27% 29% 14% 5.7% 40% 0% 8.8% 3.8% 6.1%
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 +783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +658.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +205.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +101.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +508.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +210.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +42.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin
4
3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 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 +567.4%
Contains more FatsFats +253.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +561.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1450%
Contains more WaterWater +465.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin
1
40% 35% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.037 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 +183.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -86.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +48.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin
4
4% 46% 49%
Starch: 2.7 g
Sucrose: 0.45 g
Glucose: 27.75 g
Fructose: 29.68 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
4% 81% 16%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.16 g
Glucose: 3.44 g
Fructose: 0.67 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +181.3%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +706.7%
Contains more FructoseFructose +4329.9%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Raisin Cranberries
Rich in minerals 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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin Cranberries Opinion
Calories 299kcal 46kcal Raisin
Protein 3.07g 0.46g Raisin
Fats 0.46g 0.13g Raisin
Vitamin C 2.3mg 14mg Cranberries
Net carbs 75.48g 8.37g Raisin
Carbs 79.18g 11.97g Raisin
Magnesium 32mg 6mg Raisin
Calcium 50mg 8mg Raisin
Potassium 749mg 80mg Raisin
Iron 1.88mg 0.23mg Raisin
Sugar 59.19g 4.27g Cranberries
Fiber 3.7g 3.6g Raisin
Copper 0.318mg 0.056mg Raisin
Zinc 0.22mg 0.09mg Raisin
Starch 2.7g 0g Raisin
Phosphorus 101mg 11mg Raisin
Sodium 11mg 2mg Cranberries
Vitamin A 0IU 63IU Cranberries
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Cranberries
Vitamin E 0.12mg 1.32mg Cranberries
Manganese 0.299mg 0.267mg Raisin
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Raisin
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.012mg Raisin
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.02mg Raisin
Vitamin B3 0.766mg 0.101mg Raisin
Vitamin B5 0.095mg 0.295mg Cranberries
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.057mg Raisin
Vitamin K 3.5µg 5µg Cranberries
Folate 5µg 1µg Raisin
Choline 11.1mg 5.5mg Raisin
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.008g Cranberries
Monounsaturated Fat 0.051g 0.018g Raisin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.037g 0.055g Cranberries
Tryptophan 0.05mg 0.003mg Raisin
Threonine 0.077mg 0.028mg Raisin
Isoleucine 0.057mg 0.033mg Raisin
Leucine 0.096mg 0.053mg Raisin
Lysine 0.084mg 0.039mg Raisin
Methionine 0.021mg 0.003mg Raisin
Phenylalanine 0.065mg 0.036mg Raisin
Valine 0.083mg 0.045mg Raisin
Histidine 0.072mg 0.018mg Raisin
Fructose 29.68g 0.67g Raisin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Raisin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Raisin 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
11%
Raisin
10%
Cranberries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Raisin
8%
Cranberries

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin
Raisin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Sugar (difference - 54.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberries
Cranberries contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
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)
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. Raisin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168165/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.

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