Cranberry vs. Kiwi

Nutrition comparison of Cranberry and Kiwi


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of cranberry versus kiwi (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cranberry and kiwi:

  • Both kiwi and cranberry are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
  • Cranberry has 53% less sugar than kiwi.
  • Kiwi has more folate.
  • Kiwi is an excellent source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cranberry and kiwi is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Cranberry (Cranberries, raw) and Kiwi (Kiwifruit, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Kiwi and cranberry contain similar amounts of calories - kiwi has 61 calories per 100 grams and cranberry has 46 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, cranberry is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to kiwi for protein. Cranberry has a macronutrient ratio of 4:95:2 and for kiwi, 7:87:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cranberry Kiwi
Protein 4% 7%
Carbohydrates 95% 87%
Fat 2% 7%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Kiwi and cranberry contain similar amounts of carbs - kiwi has 14.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and cranberry has 12g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both kiwi and cranberry are high in dietary fiber. Cranberry has 20% more dietary fiber than kiwi - kiwi has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cranberry has 3.6g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Cranberry has 53% less sugar than kiwi - kiwi has 9g of sugar per 100 grams and cranberry has 4.3g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Kiwi and cranberry contain similar amounts of protein - kiwi has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and cranberry has 0.46g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both kiwi and cranberry are low in saturated fat - kiwi has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cranberry has 0.01g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both kiwi and cranberry are high in Vitamin C. Kiwi has 562% more Vitamin C than cranberry - kiwi has 92.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cranberry has 14mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Kiwi and cranberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - kiwi has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cranberry has 3ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Kiwi and cranberry contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - kiwi has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cranberry has 1.3mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Kiwi has 706% more Vitamin K than cranberry - kiwi has 40.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cranberry has 5ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Kiwi has more folate. Both cranberry and kiwi contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Cranberry Kiwi
Thiamin 0.012 MG 0.027 MG
Riboflavin 0.02 MG 0.025 MG
Niacin 0.101 MG 0.341 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.295 MG 0.183 MG
Vitamin B6 0.057 MG 0.063 MG
Folate 1 UG 25 UG

Minerals

calcium

Kiwi has 325% more calcium than cranberry - kiwi has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and cranberry has 8mg of calcium.

iron

Kiwi and cranberry contain similar amounts of iron - kiwi has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and cranberry has 0.23mg of iron.

potassium

Kiwi is an excellent source of potassium and it has 290% more potassium than cranberry - kiwi has 312mg of potassium per 100 grams and cranberry has 80mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

flavonoids

Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]

For specific flavonoid compounds, kiwi has more kaempferol and luteolin than cranberry per 100 grams, however, cranberry contains more myricetin and quercetin than kiwi per 100 grams.

Cranberry Kiwi
kaempferol 0.12 mg 1.03 mg
myricetin 6.63 mg ~
Quercetin 14.84 mg 0.04 mg
luteolin ~ 0.74 mg

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids, both cranberry and kiwi contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.

Cranberry Kiwi
beta-carotene 38 UG 52 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 91 UG 122 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both cranberry and kiwi contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Cranberry Kiwi
alpha linoleic acid 0.022 G 0.042 G
Total 0.022 G 0.042 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kiwi has more linoleic acid than cranberry per 100 grams.

Cranberry Kiwi
linoleic acid 0.033 G 0.246 G
Total 0.033 G 0.246 G



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The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.

Note: The specific food items compared are: Cranberry (Cranberries, raw) and Kiwi (Kiwifruit, green, raw) .

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FAQ

Does kiwi or cranberry contain more calories in 100 grams?
Kiwi and cranberry contain similar amounts of calories - kiwi has 61 calories in 100g and cranberry has 46 calories.

Does kiwi or cranberry have more carbohydrates?
By weight, kiwi and cranberry contain similar amounts of carbs - kiwi has 14.7g of carbs for 100g and cranberry has 12g of carbohydrates.

Does kiwi or cranberry contain more potassium?
Kiwi is a rich source of potassium and it has 290% more potassium than cranberry - kiwi has 312mg of potassium in 100 grams and cranberry has 80mg of potassium.

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