Apricot vs cranberries: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: apricot scores 78/100 and cranberries 77/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Apricot
48 kcal per 100 g. 2 apricots: 70 g
Cranberries
46 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup: 100 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesAbout even48 vs 46 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinApricot1.4 vs 0.5 g per 100 g
- More fiberCranberries2 vs 3.6 g per 100 g
- Less sugarCranberries9.2 vs 4.3 g per 100 g
- More potassiumApricot259 vs 80 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Apricot, 100 g | Cranberries, 100 g | Apricot, 70 g | Cranberries, 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 48 kcal | 46 kcal | 34 kcal | 46 kcal |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 0.5 g | 1 g | 0.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g | 12 g | 7.8 g | 12 g |
| Sugars | 9.2 g | 4.3 g | 6.5 g | 4.3 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 3.6 g | 1.4 g | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.1 g | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 10 mg | 14 mg | 7 mg | 14 mg |
| Vitamin A | 96 µg | 3 µg | 67 µg | 3 µg |
| Potassium | 259 mg | 80 mg | 181 mg | 80 mg |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 0.2 mg | 0.3 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 8 mg | 9.1 mg | 8 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 6 mg | 7 mg | 6 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 2 mg | 0.7 mg | 2 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.