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Raspberry vs. Cranberries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between raspberries and cranberries

  • Raspberries have more vitamin C than cranberries.
  • Cranberries have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cranberries is 45, while the glycemic index of raspberries is 26.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Raspberries, raw and Cranberry, low bush or lingenberry, raw (Alaska Native).

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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 16% 7.5% 13% 26% 30% 11% 12% 0.13% 87% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 7.8% 0% 15% 0% 0% 9% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +72.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Calcium ~26mg

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 87% 2% 17% 0% 8% 8.8% 11% 20% 13% 0% 20% 16% 6.7%
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 70% 5.4% 0% 0% 5% 18% 7.5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +24.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +110.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 86%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 85.75 g
Other: 0.46 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 12.2 g
Water: 86.7 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +200%
Contains more FatsFats +30%
Contains more OtherOther +130%
~equal in Carbs ~12.2g
~equal in Water ~86.7g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Raspberry Cranberries Opinion
Calories 52kcal 55kcal Cranberries
Protein 1.2g 0.4g Raspberry
Fats 0.65g 0.5g Raspberry
Vitamin C 26.2mg 21mg Raspberry
Net carbs 5.44g 12.2g Cranberries
Carbs 11.94g 12.2g Cranberries
Magnesium 22mg Raspberry
Calcium 25mg 26mg Cranberries
Potassium 151mg Raspberry
Iron 0.69mg 0.4mg Raspberry
Sugar 4.42g Cranberries
Fiber 6.5g Raspberry
Copper 0.09mg Raspberry
Zinc 0.42mg Raspberry
Phosphorus 29mg 21mg Raspberry
Sodium 1mg Cranberries
Vitamin A 33IU 90IU Cranberries
Vitamin A 2µg Raspberry
Vitamin E 0.87mg Raspberry
Manganese 0.67mg Raspberry
Selenium 0.2µg Raspberry
Vitamin B1 0.032mg 0.02mg Raspberry
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.08mg Cranberries
Vitamin B3 0.598mg 0.4mg Raspberry
Vitamin B5 0.329mg Raspberry
Vitamin B6 0.055mg Raspberry
Vitamin K 7.8µg Raspberry
Folate 21µg Raspberry
Choline 12.3mg Raspberry
Saturated Fat 0.019g Cranberries
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g Raspberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.375g Raspberry
Fructose 2.35g Raspberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Raspberry Cranberries
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
16%
Raspberry
8%
Cranberries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Raspberry
3%
Cranberries

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Raspberry
Raspberry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Raspberry
Raspberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Raspberry
Raspberry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberries
Cranberries is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.42g)
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 - 0.019g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cranberries
Cranberries is cheaper (difference - $0.7)

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. Raspberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167755/nutrients
  2. Cranberries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169805/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.