Smooth cranberry sauce vs Wild cranberry sauce
Overall, Smooth cranberry sauce has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Smooth cranberry sauce | Wild cranberry sauce |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | d |
| NOVA group | 3 | 3 |
| Calories | 148 kcal | 193 kcal |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 36 g | 47 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 2 g |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 0.3 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| Allergens | None listed | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Smooth cranberry sauce has 23% fewer calories (148 kcal vs 193 kcal).
- Wild cranberry sauce has no fat, while Smooth cranberry sauce has 0.5 g.
- Smooth cranberry sauce has 23% less sugar (36 g vs 47 g).
- Wild cranberry sauce has 55% more fiber (2 g vs 0.9 g).
- Smooth cranberry sauce has the better Nutri-Score.
Ingredients
Smooth cranberry sauce
Cranberry Purée (45%), Sugar, Water.
Wild cranberry sauce
cranberries (49%) sugar, water , cornflour, cranberry juice from concentrate, elderberry extract
FAQ
Which is healthier: Smooth cranberry sauce or Wild cranberry sauce?
Overall, Smooth cranberry sauce has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Smooth cranberry sauce has fewer calories: 148 kcal versus 193 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Smooth cranberry sauce has less sugar: 36 g versus 47 g per 100 g.