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Figs vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Figs and Maraschino cherry?

  • Figs are higher in Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Manganese, however, Maraschino cherry is richer in Copper.
  • Maraschino cherry contains 11 times less Potassium than Figs. Figs contain 232mg of Potassium, while Maraschino cherry contains 21mg.
  • Figs have less Sugar.

We used Figs, raw and Maraschino cherries, canned, drained types 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.
Figs
Figs
5
:
4
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +1004.8%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Manganese +966.7%
Contains more Calcium +54.3%
Contains more Iron +16.2%
Contains more Zinc +73.3%
Contains more Copper +104.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.2
Figs
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 14% 13% 6% 21% 1% 5% 24% 17% 2%
Maraschino cherry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 17% 3% 2% 2% 1% 8% 48% 2% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +325%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +1004.8%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Manganese +966.7%
Contains more Calcium +54.3%
Contains more Iron +16.2%
Contains more Zinc +73.3%
Contains more Copper +104.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.2

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.
Figs
Figs
10
:
0
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry
Contains more Vitamin A +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2160%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +213.3%
Figs
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 9% 3% 0% 7% 15% 12% 8% 18% 27% 5% 0% 12%
Maraschino cherry
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 +215.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +120%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +455.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2160%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +213.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
Figs
4
:
1
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry
Contains more Protein +240.9%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Water +38.1%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Carbs +118.8%
Figs
19% 79%
Protein: 0.75 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 19.18 g
Water: 79.11 g
Other: 0.66 g
Maraschino cherry
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 +240.9%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Water +38.1%
Contains more Other +100%
Contains more Carbs +118.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Figs
Figs
2
:
1
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35%
Figs
22% 24% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.066 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.144 g
Maraschino cherry
27% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +161.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -35%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Figs 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 Figs Maraschino cherry Opinion
Net carbs 16.28g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.75g 0.22g Figs
Fats 0.3g 0.21g Figs
Carbs 19.18g 41.97g Maraschino cherry
Calories 74kcal 165kcal Maraschino cherry
Sugar 16.26g 38.77g Figs
Fiber 2.9g 3.2g Maraschino cherry
Calcium 35mg 54mg Maraschino cherry
Iron 0.37mg 0.43mg Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 17mg 4mg Figs
Phosphorus 14mg 3mg Figs
Potassium 232mg 21mg Figs
Sodium 1mg 4mg Figs
Zinc 0.15mg 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.07mg 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.128mg 0.012mg Figs
Selenium 0.2µg 0.2µg
Vitamin A 142IU 45IU Figs
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 2µg Figs
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.05mg Figs
Vitamin C 2mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin B1 0.06mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0mg Figs
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 0.004mg Figs
Vitamin B5 0.3mg 0.054mg Figs
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.005mg Figs
Folate 6µg 0µg Figs
Vitamin K 4.7µg 1.5µg Figs
Tryptophan 0.006mg Figs
Threonine 0.024mg Figs
Isoleucine 0.023mg Figs
Leucine 0.033mg Figs
Lysine 0.03mg Figs
Methionine 0.006mg Figs
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Figs
Valine 0.028mg Figs
Histidine 0.011mg Figs
Saturated Fat 0.06g 0.039g Maraschino cherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.066g 0.049g Figs
Polyunsaturated fat 0.144g 0.055g Figs

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Figs 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
9%
Figs
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Figs
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Figs
Figs is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.51g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Figs
Figs contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Figs
Figs 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. Figs - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173021/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.