Gooseberries vs raspberries: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: gooseberries scores 88/100 and raspberries 89/100, 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.

Gooseberries

88/100Excellent nutrient density

44 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup: 150 g

Raspberries

89/100Excellent nutrient density

52 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup: 123 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesGooseberries44 vs 52 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinAbout even0.9 vs 1.2 g per 100 g
  • More fiberRaspberries4.3 vs 6.5 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarGooseberries0 vs 4.4 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumGooseberries198 vs 151 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 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.
NutrientGooseberries, 100 gRaspberries, 100 gGooseberries, 150 gRaspberries, 123 g
Calories44 kcal52 kcal66 kcal64 kcal
Protein0.9 g1.2 g1.3 g1.5 g
Carbohydrates10 g12 g15 g15 g
Sugars0 g4.4 g0 g5.4 g
Fiber4.3 g6.5 g6.5 g8 g
Fat0.6 g0.7 g0.9 g0.8 g
Saturated fat<0.1 g<0.1 g<0.1 g<0.1 g
Vitamin C28 mg26 mg42 mg32 mg
Vitamin A15 µg2 µg23 µg2.5 µg
Potassium198 mg151 mg297 mg186 mg
Iron0.3 mg0.7 mg0.5 mg0.8 mg
Calcium25 mg25 mg38 mg31 mg
Magnesium10 mg22 mg15 mg27 mg
Sodium1 mg1 mg1.5 mg1.2 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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