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Cherry vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cherry and Maraschino cherry

  • Cherry has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, while Maraschino cherry has more Fiber.
  • Cherry's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 11% higher.
  • Maraschino cherry contains 32 times less Vitamin A RAE than Cherry. Cherry contains 64µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Maraschino cherry contains 2µg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Cherry is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cherries, sour, red, raw and Maraschino cherries, canned, drained.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +723.8%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Manganese +833.3%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +34.4%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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 17% 17% 3% 2% 2% 1% 8% 48% 2% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Potassium +723.8%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Manganese +833.3%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +34.4%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +2751.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +780%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +40%
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 3% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 4% 2% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2751.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +40%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +780%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +40%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +354.5%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Water +50.4%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Contains more Carbs +244.6%
12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 g
42% 57%
Protein: 0.22 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 41.97 g
Water: 57.27 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more Protein +354.5%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Water +50.4%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Contains more Carbs +244.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.6%
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
27% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.6%
Contains less 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.
Cherry Maraschino cherry
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cherry Maraschino cherry Opinion
Net carbs 10.58g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Protein 1g 0.22g Cherry
Fats 0.3g 0.21g Cherry
Carbs 12.18g 41.97g Maraschino cherry
Calories 50kcal 165kcal Maraschino cherry
Fructose 3.51g Cherry
Sugar 8.49g 38.77g Cherry
Fiber 1.6g 3.2g Maraschino cherry
Calcium 16mg 54mg Maraschino cherry
Iron 0.32mg 0.43mg Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 9mg 4mg Cherry
Phosphorus 15mg 3mg Cherry
Potassium 173mg 21mg Cherry
Sodium 3mg 4mg Cherry
Zinc 0.1mg 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.104mg 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.112mg 0.012mg Cherry
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A 1283IU 45IU Cherry
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 2µg Cherry
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.05mg Cherry
Vitamin C 10mg 0mg Cherry
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0mg Cherry
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0mg Cherry
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.004mg Cherry
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.054mg Cherry
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.005mg Cherry
Folate 8µg 0µg Cherry
Vitamin K 2.1µg 1.5µg Cherry
Saturated Fat 0.068g 0.039g Maraschino cherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.049g Cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.055g Cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cherry Maraschino cherry
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
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cherry
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cherry
Cherry 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 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.

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. Maraschino cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167766/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.