Side-by-Side Comparison

Blueberries vs Cranberries

Factual nutritional comparison based on verified food composition records.

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Fresh plump blueberries with silvery bloom on clean ceramic surface
fruits

Blueberries

57Calories
0.7Protein
2.4Fiber
9.7Vit C
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Fresh whole glossy crimson cranberries in a minimalist ceramic dish
fruits

Cranberries

46Calories
0.5Protein
3.6Fiber
14.0Vit C
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Highlights

Nutritional Takeaways

Based on standard 100g edible portion comparison

Lower Calories
-19%
Cranberries

Cranberries has fewer calories (energy) (46 kcal vs 57 kcal, 11 kcal less).

Higher Protein
+61%
Blueberries

Blueberries provides 0.74 g vs 0.46 g in Cranberries (+0.28 g, +61%).

Higher Dietary Fiber
+50%
Cranberries

Cranberries provides 3.6 g vs 2.4 g in Blueberries (+1.2 g, +50%).

Higher Vitamin C
+44%
Cranberries

Cranberries provides 14.0 mg vs 9.7 mg in Blueberries (+4.3 mg, +44%).

Comparing per 100 g standard edible portion.

Nutrient
Blueberries100 g edible portion
Cranberries100 g edible portion
Macronutrients6 nutrients
Calories (Energy)Blueberries higher
Blueberries
57 kcal3% DV
Cranberries
46 kcal2% DV

Blueberries provides 57 kcal vs 46 kcal in Cranberries (+11 kcal, +24%).

ProteinBlueberries higher
Blueberries
0.74 g1% DV
Cranberries
0.46 g1% DV

Blueberries provides 0.74 g vs 0.46 g in Cranberries (+0.28 g, +61%).

CarbohydratesBlueberries higher
Blueberries
14.5 g5% DV
Cranberries
12.0 g4% DV

Blueberries provides 14.5 g vs 12.0 g in Cranberries (+2.5 g, +21%).

Dietary FiberCranberries higher
Blueberries
2.4 g9% DV
Cranberries
3.6 g13% DV

Cranberries provides 3.6 g vs 2.4 g in Blueberries (+1.2 g, +50%).

Total FatBlueberries higher
Blueberries
0.33 g
Cranberries
0.13 g

Blueberries provides 0.33 g vs 0.13 g in Cranberries (+0.20 g, +154%).

Total SugarsBlueberries higher
Blueberries
10.0 g20% DV
Cranberries
4.3 g9% DV

Blueberries provides 10.0 g vs 4.3 g in Cranberries (+5.7 g, +133%).

Vitamins12 nutrients
Vitamin CCranberries higher
Blueberries
9.7 mg11% DV
Cranberries
14.0 mg16% DV

Cranberries provides 14.0 mg vs 9.7 mg in Blueberries (+4.3 mg, +44%).

Vitamin A (RAE)Similar
Blueberries
3.0 µg
Cranberries
3.0 µg

Both Blueberries and Cranberries provide similar amounts of vitamin a (rae) (3.0 µg).

Vitamin DSimilar
Blueberries
0 µg
Cranberries
0 µg

Both Blueberries and Cranberries provide similar amounts of vitamin d (0 µg).

Vitamin ECranberries higher
Blueberries
0.57 mg4% DV
Cranberries
1.3 mg9% DV

Cranberries provides 1.3 mg vs 0.57 mg in Blueberries (+0.75 mg, +132%).

Vitamin KBlueberries higher
Blueberries
19 µg16% DV
Cranberries
5.0 µg4% DV

Blueberries provides 19 µg vs 5.0 µg in Cranberries (+14 µg, +286%).

Folate (DFE)Blueberries higher
Blueberries
6.0 µg2% DV
Cranberries
1.0 µg

Blueberries provides 6.0 µg vs 1.0 µg in Cranberries (+5.0 µg, +500%).

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)Similar
Blueberries
0.04 mg3% DV
Cranberries
0.01 mg1% DV

Both Blueberries and Cranberries provide similar amounts of thiamin (vitamin b1) (0.04 mg).

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)Similar
Blueberries
0.04 mg3% DV
Cranberries
0.02 mg2% DV

Both Blueberries and Cranberries provide similar amounts of riboflavin (vitamin b2) (0.04 mg).

Niacin (Vitamin B3)Blueberries higher
Blueberries
0.42 mg3% DV
Cranberries
0.10 mg1% DV

Blueberries provides 0.42 mg vs 0.10 mg in Cranberries (+0.32 mg, +314%).

Pantothenic Acid (B5)Cranberries higher
Blueberries
0.12 mg2% DV
Cranberries
0.30 mg6% DV

Cranberries provides 0.30 mg vs 0.12 mg in Blueberries (+0.17 mg, +138%).

Vitamin B6Similar
Blueberries
0.05 mg3% DV
Cranberries
0.06 mg3% DV

Both Blueberries and Cranberries provide similar amounts of vitamin b6 (0.05 mg).

Vitamin B12Similar
Blueberries
0 µg
Cranberries
0 µg

Both Blueberries and Cranberries provide similar amounts of vitamin b12 (0 µg).

Minerals7 nutrients
SodiumCranberries higher
Blueberries
1.0 mg
Cranberries
2.0 mg

Cranberries provides 2.0 mg vs 1.0 mg in Blueberries (+1.0 mg, +100%).

PotassiumCranberries higher
Blueberries
77.0 mg2% DV
Cranberries
80.0 mg2% DV

Cranberries provides 80.0 mg vs 77.0 mg in Blueberries (+3.0 mg, +4%).

CalciumCranberries higher
Blueberries
6.0 mg
Cranberries
8.0 mg1% DV

Cranberries provides 8.0 mg vs 6.0 mg in Blueberries (+2.0 mg, +33%).

IronBlueberries higher
Blueberries
0.28 mg2% DV
Cranberries
0.23 mg1% DV

Blueberries provides 0.28 mg vs 0.23 mg in Cranberries (+0.05 mg, +22%).

MagnesiumSimilar
Blueberries
6.0 mg1% DV
Cranberries
6.0 mg1% DV

Both Blueberries and Cranberries provide similar amounts of magnesium (6.0 mg).

PhosphorusBlueberries higher
Blueberries
12.0 mg1% DV
Cranberries
11.0 mg1% DV

Blueberries provides 12.0 mg vs 11.0 mg in Cranberries (+1.0 mg, +9%).

ZincBlueberries higher
Blueberries
0.16 mg1% DV
Cranberries
0.09 mg1% DV

Blueberries provides slightly more zinc (0.16 mg vs 0.09 mg).

Lipids1 nutrients
Saturated FatSimilar
Blueberries
0.03 g
Cranberries
0.01 g

Both Blueberries and Cranberries provide similar amounts of saturated fat (0.03 g).

Comparison Summary

Based on 26 nutrients analyzed, Blueberries leads in 11 categories while Cranberries leads in 7.Both foods show similar concentrations in 8 nutrients. Overall, Blueberries has the nutritional edge in this comparison.

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