Egg vs. Cranberry Juice
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Cranberry Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
cranberry juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and cranberry juice:
- Cranberry juice has 311.6 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Cranberry juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than egg.
- Egg has 15.9 times less carbohydrates than cranberry juice.
- Egg has 31.7 times less sugar than cranberry juice.
- Egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than cranberry juice, however, cranberry juice contains more beta-carotene than egg.
- Egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Egg has signficantly more iron than cranberry juice.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and calcium.
- Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and protein.
- For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more dha than cranberry juice.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg is high in calories and cranberry juice has 68% less calories than egg - cranberry juice has 46 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cranberry juice per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for cranberry juice, 3:95:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Cranberry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 95% |
| Fat | 62% | 2% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Egg has 15.9 times less carbohydrates than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 12.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cranberry juice are made of 99% sugar and 1% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in egg comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Cranberry juice and egg contain similar amounts of dietary fiber - cranberry juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Egg has 31.7 times less sugar than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 12.1g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 31 times more protein than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 0.39g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cranberry juice has 311.6 times less saturated fat than egg - cranberry juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and cranberry juice are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and cranberry juice does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and cranberry juice has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cranberry juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cranberry juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than egg - cranberry juice has 9.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Egg is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 79 times more Vitamin A than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than cranberry juice - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cranberry juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cranberry juice and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cranberry juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cranberry juice and egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cranberry juice has 5.1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both egg and cranberry juice contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Egg | Cranberry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.009 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.018 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.091 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.052 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 1 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Egg is a great source of calcium and it has 600% more calcium than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Egg has signficantly more iron than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 0.25mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Egg has 79% more potassium than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 77mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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, egg has more lutein + zeaxanthin than cranberry juice per 100 grams, however, cranberry juice contains more beta-carotene than egg per 100 grams.
| Egg | Cranberry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | 68 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 27 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, egg has more DHA than cranberry juice per 100 grams. Both egg and cranberry juice contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Egg | Cranberry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.048 G | 0.028 G |
| DHA | 0.058 G | ~ |
| DPA | 0.007 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.113 G | 0.028 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than cranberry juice per 100 grams.
| Egg | Cranberry Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.042 G |
| Total | 1.577 G | 0.042 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cranberry juice or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg is high in calories and cranberry juice has 70% less calories than egg - cranberry juice has 46 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is cranberry juice or egg better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 31 times more protein than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 0.39g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does cranberry juice or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, egg has 15.9 times fewer carbohydrates than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 12.2g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cranberry juice are made of 100% sugar and 0% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in egg comprise of 100% sugar.