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Cherry vs. Nectarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cherry and Nectarine

  • Nectarine contains less Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C than Cherry.
  • Nectarine has 2 times less Vitamin C than Cherry. Cherry has 10mg of Vitamin C, while Nectarine has 5.4mg.

Food types used in this article are Cherries, sour, red, raw and Nectarines, raw.

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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 Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Copper +20.9%
Contains more Manganese +107.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.3%
Contains more Potassium +16.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Equal in Magnesium - 9
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% 11% 7% 12% 18% 0% 5% 29% 8% 0%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Copper +20.9%
Contains more Manganese +107.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.3%
Contains more Potassium +16.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Equal in Magnesium - 9

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
5
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Contains more Vitamin A +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.4%
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 20% 16% 0% 19% 9% 7% 22% 12% 6% 4% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +286.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +85.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +48.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +76%
Contains more Folate +60%
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +15.5%
Contains more Other +23.1%
Equal in Protein - 1.06
Equal in Fats - 0.32
Equal in Water - 87.59
12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 g
11% 88%
Protein: 1.06 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 10.55 g
Water: 87.59 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more Carbs +15.5%
Contains more Other +23.1%
Equal in Protein - 1.06
Equal in Fats - 0.32
Equal in Water - 87.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.088
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
11% 39% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25.6%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.088

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +166.2%
Contains more Fructose +156.2%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +508.8%
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
62% 20% 17%
Starch: 0.07 g
Sucrose: 4.87 g
Glucose: 1.57 g
Fructose: 1.37 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Glucose +166.2%
Contains more Fructose +156.2%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +508.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cherry Nectarine Opinion
Net carbs 10.58g 8.85g Cherry
Protein 1g 1.06g Nectarine
Fats 0.3g 0.32g Nectarine
Carbs 12.18g 10.55g Cherry
Calories 50kcal 44kcal Cherry
Starch 0.07g Nectarine
Fructose 3.51g 1.37g Cherry
Sugar 8.49g 7.89g Nectarine
Fiber 1.6g 1.7g Nectarine
Calcium 16mg 6mg Cherry
Iron 0.32mg 0.28mg Cherry
Magnesium 9mg 9mg
Phosphorus 15mg 26mg Nectarine
Potassium 173mg 201mg Nectarine
Sodium 3mg 0mg Nectarine
Zinc 0.1mg 0.17mg Nectarine
Copper 0.104mg 0.086mg Cherry
Manganese 0.112mg 0.054mg Cherry
Vitamin A 1283IU 332IU Cherry
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 17µg Cherry
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.77mg Nectarine
Vitamin C 10mg 5.4mg Cherry
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.034mg Nectarine
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.027mg Cherry
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 1.125mg Nectarine
Vitamin B5 0.143mg 0.185mg Nectarine
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.025mg Cherry
Folate 8µg 5µg Cherry
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2.2µg Nectarine
Tryptophan 0.005mg Nectarine
Threonine 0.009mg Nectarine
Isoleucine 0.009mg Nectarine
Leucine 0.014mg Nectarine
Lysine 0.016mg Nectarine
Methionine 0.006mg Nectarine
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Nectarine
Valine 0.013mg Nectarine
Histidine 0.008mg Nectarine
Saturated Fat 0.068g 0.025g Nectarine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.082g 0.088g Nectarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.09g 0.113g Nectarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cherry Nectarine
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
10%
Nectarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Cherry
9%
Nectarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Nectarine
Nectarine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nectarine
Nectarine is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Nectarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169914/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.