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Currant vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Currant and Maraschino cherry

  • Maraschino cherry has less Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Manganese, Potassium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Currant's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 46% more.
  • Currant has 16 times more Manganese than Maraschino cherry. Currant has 0.186mg of Manganese, while Maraschino cherry has 0.012mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Currants, red and white, 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 Iron +132.6%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +1366.7%
Contains more Potassium +1209.5%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Manganese +1450%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Zinc +13%
Contains more Copper +33.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 17% 3% 2% 2% 1% 8% 48% 2% 2%
Contains more Iron +132.6%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +1366.7%
Contains more Potassium +1209.5%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Manganese +1450%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Zinc +13%
Contains more Copper +33.6%

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 E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1300%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 45
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
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 E +100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1300%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +633.3%
Equal in Vitamin A - 45

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +536.4%
Contains more Water +46.6%
Contains more Other +97%
Contains more Carbs +204.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.21
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 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 +536.4%
Contains more Water +46.6%
Contains more Other +97%
Contains more Carbs +204.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75%
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
27% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +75%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Currant Maraschino cherry Opinion
Net carbs 9.5g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Protein 1.4g 0.22g Currant
Fats 0.2g 0.21g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 13.8g 41.97g Maraschino cherry
Calories 56kcal 165kcal Maraschino cherry
Fructose 3.53g Currant
Sugar 7.37g 38.77g Currant
Fiber 4.3g 3.2g Currant
Calcium 33mg 54mg Maraschino cherry
Iron 1mg 0.43mg Currant
Magnesium 13mg 4mg Currant
Phosphorus 44mg 3mg Currant
Potassium 275mg 21mg Currant
Sodium 1mg 4mg Currant
Zinc 0.23mg 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.107mg 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.186mg 0.012mg Currant
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Currant
Vitamin A 42IU 45IU Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.05mg Currant
Vitamin C 41mg 0mg Currant
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0mg Currant
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0mg Currant
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.004mg Currant
Vitamin B5 0.064mg 0.054mg Currant
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.005mg Currant
Folate 8µg 0µg Currant
Vitamin K 11µg 1.5µg Currant
Saturated Fat 0.017g 0.039g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 0.049g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g 0.055g Currant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Currant 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%
Currant
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Currant
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Currant
Currant is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Currant
Currant 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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.