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Cherry vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cherry and Apple?

  • Apple has less Copper, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C than Cherry.
  • Cherry has 21 times more Vitamin A RAE than Apple. Cherry has 64µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Apple has 3µg.
  • Cherry contains less Sugar.

We used Cherries, sour, red, raw and Apples, raw, with skin types in this comparison.

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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.
Cherry
8
:
1
Apple
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +61.7%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +285.2%
Contains more Manganese +220%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 12% 7% 7% 16% 1% 3% 35% 15% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +61.7%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +285.2%
Contains more Manganese +220%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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.
Cherry
8
:
2
Apple
Contains more Vitamin A +2275.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +339.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.4%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.2
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 2% 0% 34% 8% 10% 8% 9% 11% 6% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2275.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +339.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.4%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.041
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cherry
4
:
1
Apple
Contains more Protein +284.6%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Other +95%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Equal in Water - 85.56
12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 g
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Protein +284.6%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Other +95%
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Equal in Water - 85.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cherry
2
:
1
Apple
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1071.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.8%
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1071.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cherry
1
:
3
Apple
Contains more Glucose +72%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +158.8%
Contains more Fructose +68.1%
9% 49% 41%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.8 g
Glucose: 4.18 g
Fructose: 3.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
20% 23% 56%
Starch: 0.05 g
Sucrose: 2.07 g
Glucose: 2.43 g
Fructose: 5.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +72%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +158.8%
Contains more Fructose +68.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cherry Apple
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cherry Apple Opinion
Net carbs 10.58g 11.41g Apple
Protein 1g 0.26g Cherry
Fats 0.3g 0.17g Cherry
Carbs 12.18g 13.81g Apple
Calories 50kcal 52kcal Apple
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 3.51g 5.9g Apple
Sugar 8.49g 10.39g Cherry
Fiber 1.6g 2.4g Apple
Calcium 16mg 6mg Cherry
Iron 0.32mg 0.12mg Cherry
Magnesium 9mg 5mg Cherry
Phosphorus 15mg 11mg Cherry
Potassium 173mg 107mg Cherry
Sodium 3mg 1mg Apple
Zinc 0.1mg 0.04mg Cherry
Copper 0.104mg 0.027mg Cherry
Manganese 0.112mg 0.035mg Cherry
Vitamin A 1283IU 54IU Cherry
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 3µg Cherry
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.18mg Apple
Vitamin C 10mg 4.6mg Cherry
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.017mg Cherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.026mg Cherry
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.091mg Cherry
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.061mg Cherry
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.041mg Cherry
Folate 8µg 3µg Cherry
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2.2µg Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg Apple
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.068g 0.028g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.007g Cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.051g Cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cherry Apple
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
14%
Cherry
5%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cherry
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cherry
Cherry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cherry
Cherry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/nutrients
  2. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.