Blackberries vs Cranberries – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing blackberries to cranberries, we picked the blackberries.
Why?
This one’s not close:
In terms of macros, blackberries have more fiber while cranberries have more carbs, so we give the win to blackberries in this round.
In the category of vitamins, blackberries have a lot more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B7, B9, C, K, and choline, while cranberries have more vitamin B6; another easy win for blackberries.
Looking at minerals, blackberries have more calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, while cranberries have more sodium. Definitely a win for blackberries.
When it comes to other considerations, blackberries also have far more polyphenols, although cranberries have some UTI-fighting properties that are worth mentioning too (but also come with increased risk of kidney stones if you are prone to such). On balance, we’ll call this round a win for blackberries, but your personal circumstances (for example if you are prone to UTIs while also not being prone to kidney stones) could change that.
Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for blackberries in any case!
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