Acerola vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Acerola and Maraschino cherry different?
- Acerola is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5, however, Maraschino cherry is richer in Fiber, and Copper.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Acerola is 1864% higher.
- Acerola contains 7 times more Potassium than Maraschino cherry. While Acerola contains 146mg of Potassium, Maraschino cherry contains only 21mg.
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw and Maraschino cherries, canned, drained are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Magnesium
+350%
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Phosphorus
+266.7%
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Potassium
+595.2%
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Selenium
+200%
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Calcium
+350%
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Iron
+115%
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Sodium
-42.9%
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Zinc
+160%
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Copper
+66.3%
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Magnesium
+350%
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Phosphorus
+266.7%
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Potassium
+595.2%
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Selenium
+200%
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+350%
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Iron
+115%
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-42.9%
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Zinc
+160%
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Copper
+66.3%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin A
+1604.4%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+9900%
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Vitamin B5
+472.2%
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Vitamin B6
+80%
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Folate
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+1604.4%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+9900%
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Vitamin B5
+472.2%
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Vitamin B6
+80%
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Folate
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+81.8%
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Fats
+42.9%
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Water
+59.6%
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Carbs
+445.8%
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+65%
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
7.69 g
Water:
91.41 g
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0.2 g
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0.22 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
41.97 g
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57.27 g
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0.33 g
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Protein
+81.8%
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Fats
+42.9%
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+59.6%
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+445.8%
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+65%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+67.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+63.6%
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Saturated Fat
-42.6%
Saturated Fat:
0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.09 g
Saturated Fat:
0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.055 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+67.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+63.6%
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Saturated Fat
-42.6%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 6.59g | 38.77g |
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| Protein | 0.4g | 0.22g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.21g |
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| Carbs | 7.69g | 41.97g |
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| Calories | 32kcal | 165kcal |
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| Sugar | 38.77g |
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 3.2g |
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| Calcium | 12mg | 54mg |
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| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.43mg |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 4mg |
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| Phosphorus | 11mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 146mg | 21mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 4mg |
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| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.26mg |
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| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.143mg |
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| Manganese | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin A | 767IU | 45IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 38µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin C | 1677.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.004mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.005mg |
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| Folate | 14µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.5µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.068g | 0.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.082g | 0.049g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g | 0.055g |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
475%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maraschino cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maraschino cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.77g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Acerola is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.