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Raisin vs. Pomegranate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Raisin and Pomegranate

  • Raisin is richer in Iron, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Vitamin B6, yet Pomegranate is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Folate, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Raisin is 20% higher.
  • Raisin contains 3 times more Potassium than Pomegranate. Raisin contains 749mg of Potassium, while Pomegranate contains 236mg.

Food types used in this article are Raisins, seedless and Pomegranates, 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.
Raisin
8
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 8.6% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +217.4%
Contains more IronIron +526.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +180.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +151.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20%
Contains more ZincZinc +59.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.7%

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
5
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 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +161.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +132%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +343.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +296.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +368.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +660%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin
3
3% 79% 15% 2%
Protein: 3.07 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 79.18 g
Water: 15.43 g
Other: 1.86 g
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +323.4%
Contains more OtherOther +250.9%
Contains more FatsFats +154.3%
Contains more WaterWater +405.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Raisin
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40% 35% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.058 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.051 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.037 g
41% 32% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +82.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +113.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raisin Pomegranate Opinion
Calories 299kcal 83kcal Raisin
Protein 3.07g 1.67g Raisin
Fats 0.46g 1.17g Pomegranate
Vitamin C 2.3mg 10.2mg Pomegranate
Net carbs 75.48g 14.7g Raisin
Carbs 79.18g 18.7g Raisin
Magnesium 32mg 12mg Raisin
Calcium 50mg 10mg Raisin
Potassium 749mg 236mg Raisin
Iron 1.88mg 0.3mg Raisin
Sugar 59.19g 13.67g Pomegranate
Fiber 3.7g 4g Pomegranate
Copper 0.318mg 0.158mg Raisin
Zinc 0.22mg 0.35mg Pomegranate
Starch 2.7g Raisin
Phosphorus 101mg 36mg Raisin
Sodium 11mg 3mg Pomegranate
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.6mg Pomegranate
Manganese 0.299mg 0.119mg Raisin
Selenium 0.6µg 0.5µg Raisin
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.067mg Raisin
Vitamin B2 0.125mg 0.053mg Raisin
Vitamin B3 0.766mg 0.293mg Raisin
Vitamin B5 0.095mg 0.377mg Pomegranate
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.075mg Raisin
Vitamin K 3.5µg 16.4µg Pomegranate
Folate 5µg 38µg Pomegranate
Choline 11.1mg 7.6mg Raisin
Saturated Fat 0.058g 0.12g Raisin
Monounsaturated Fat 0.051g 0.093g Pomegranate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.037g 0.079g Pomegranate
Tryptophan 0.05mg Raisin
Threonine 0.077mg Raisin
Isoleucine 0.057mg Raisin
Leucine 0.096mg Raisin
Lysine 0.084mg Raisin
Methionine 0.021mg Raisin
Phenylalanine 0.065mg Raisin
Valine 0.083mg Raisin
Histidine 0.072mg Raisin
Fructose 29.68g 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 Pomegranate
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
15%
Pomegranate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Raisin
14%
Pomegranate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raisin
Raisin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Raisin
Raisin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)
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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.