Clementine vs gooseberries: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: clementine scores 88/100 and gooseberries 88/100, 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.

Clementine

88/100Excellent nutrient density

47 kcal per 100 g. 1 clementine: 74 g

Gooseberries

88/100Excellent nutrient density

44 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup: 150 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesAbout even47 vs 44 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinAbout even0.8 vs 0.9 g per 100 g
  • More fiberGooseberries1.7 vs 4.3 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarGooseberries9.2 vs 0 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumGooseberries177 vs 198 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatAbout even0 vs <0.1 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientClementine, 100 gGooseberries, 100 gClementine, 74 gGooseberries, 150 g
Calories47 kcal44 kcal35 kcal66 kcal
Protein0.8 g0.9 g0.6 g1.3 g
Carbohydrates12 g10 g8.9 g15 g
Sugars9.2 g0 g6.8 g0 g
Fiber1.7 g4.3 g1.3 g6.5 g
Fat0.1 g0.6 g0.1 g0.9 g
Saturated fat0 g<0.1 g0 g<0.1 g
Vitamin C49 mg28 mg36 mg42 mg
Vitamin A0 µg15 µg0 µg23 µg
Potassium177 mg198 mg131 mg297 mg
Iron0.1 mg0.3 mg0.1 mg0.5 mg
Calcium30 mg25 mg22 mg38 mg
Magnesium10 mg10 mg7.4 mg15 mg
Sodium1 mg1 mg0.7 mg1.5 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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