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Plantain vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Plantain and Maraschino cherry?

  • Plantain is richer in Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, Magnesium, and Folate, while Maraschino cherry is higher in Copper, and Calcium.
  • Plantain's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 18% higher.

We used Plantains, cooked and Maraschino cherries, canned, drained 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.
Contains more Iron +34.9%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +833.3%
Contains more Potassium +2114.3%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains more Calcium +2600%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +116.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 23% 12% 42% 1% 4% 22% 0% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 17% 3% 2% 2% 1% 8% 48% 2% 2%
Contains more Iron +34.9%
Contains more Magnesium +700%
Contains more Phosphorus +833.3%
Contains more Potassium +2114.3%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Contains more Calcium +2600%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +116.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1920%
Contains more Vitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +331.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4700%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 55% 3% 0% 37% 12% 12% 15% 14% 56% 20% 0% 2%
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 +1920%
Contains more Vitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +18800%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +331.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4700%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +114.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +259.1%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Other +75.8%
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Carbs +34.7%
31% 67%
Protein: 0.79 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 31.15 g
Water: 67.3 g
Other: 0.58 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 +259.1%
Contains more Water +17.5%
Contains more Other +75.8%
Contains more Fats +16.7%
Contains more Carbs +34.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +226.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.7%
59% 13% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.069 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
27% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +226.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Plantain Maraschino cherry Opinion
Net carbs 28.85g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.79g 0.22g Plantain
Fats 0.18g 0.21g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 31.15g 41.97g Maraschino cherry
Calories 116kcal 165kcal Maraschino cherry
Sugar 14g 38.77g Plantain
Fiber 2.3g 3.2g Maraschino cherry
Calcium 2mg 54mg Maraschino cherry
Iron 0.58mg 0.43mg Plantain
Magnesium 32mg 4mg Plantain
Phosphorus 28mg 3mg Plantain
Potassium 465mg 21mg Plantain
Sodium 5mg 4mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.13mg 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.066mg 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.012mg Maraschino cherry
Selenium 1.4µg 0.2µg Plantain
Vitamin A 909IU 45IU Plantain
Vitamin A RAE 45µg 2µg Plantain
Vitamin E 0.13mg 0.05mg Plantain
Vitamin C 10.9mg 0mg Plantain
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0mg Plantain
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 0mg Plantain
Vitamin B3 0.756mg 0.004mg Plantain
Vitamin B5 0.233mg 0.054mg Plantain
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.005mg Plantain
Folate 26µg 0µg Plantain
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.5µg Maraschino cherry
Tryptophan 0.009mg Plantain
Threonine 0.021mg Plantain
Isoleucine 0.022mg Plantain
Leucine 0.036mg Plantain
Lysine 0.037mg Plantain
Methionine 0.01mg Plantain
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Plantain
Valine 0.028mg Plantain
Histidine 0.039mg Plantain
Saturated Fat 0.069g 0.039g Maraschino cherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.049g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.055g Maraschino cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Plantain 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
18%
Plantain
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Plantain
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plantain
Plantain is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.77g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plantain
Plantain is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Plantain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169131/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.