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Elderberry vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Elderberry and Maraschino cherry?

  • Elderberry is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus, while Maraschino cherry is higher in Copper.
  • Elderberry's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 40% higher.

We used Elderberries, raw 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 +272.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +1200%
Contains more Potassium +1233.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +136.4%
Contains more Copper +134.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 60% 4% 17% 25% 1% 3% 21% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 17% 3% 2% 2% 1% 8% 48% 2% 2%
Contains more Iron +272.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +1200%
Contains more Potassium +1233.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +136.4%
Contains more Copper +134.4%

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 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4500%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 36% 0% 0% 120% 18% 14% 10% 9% 54% 5% 0% 0%
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 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4500%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Fats +138.1%
Contains more Water +39.3%
Contains more Other +93.9%
Contains more Carbs +128.1%
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 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 +200%
Contains more Fats +138.1%
Contains more Water +39.3%
Contains more Other +93.9%
Contains more Carbs +128.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +349.1%
7% 23% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.247 g
27% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +349.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Elderberry Maraschino cherry Opinion
Net carbs 11.4g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.66g 0.22g Elderberry
Fats 0.5g 0.21g Elderberry
Carbs 18.4g 41.97g Maraschino cherry
Calories 73kcal 165kcal Maraschino cherry
Sugar 38.77g Elderberry
Fiber 7g 3.2g Elderberry
Calcium 38mg 54mg Maraschino cherry
Iron 1.6mg 0.43mg Elderberry
Magnesium 5mg 4mg Elderberry
Phosphorus 39mg 3mg Elderberry
Potassium 280mg 21mg Elderberry
Sodium 6mg 4mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.11mg 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.061mg 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.012mg Maraschino cherry
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Elderberry
Vitamin A 600IU 45IU Elderberry
Vitamin A RAE 30µg 2µg Elderberry
Vitamin E 0.05mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin C 36mg 0mg Elderberry
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0.06mg 0mg Elderberry
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.004mg Elderberry
Vitamin B5 0.14mg 0.054mg Elderberry
Vitamin B6 0.23mg 0.005mg Elderberry
Folate 6µg 0µg Elderberry
Vitamin K 1.5µg Maraschino cherry
Tryptophan 0.013mg Elderberry
Threonine 0.027mg Elderberry
Isoleucine 0.027mg Elderberry
Leucine 0.06mg Elderberry
Lysine 0.026mg Elderberry
Methionine 0.014mg Elderberry
Phenylalanine 0.04mg Elderberry
Valine 0.033mg Elderberry
Histidine 0.015mg Elderberry
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.039g Elderberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.08g 0.049g Elderberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.247g 0.055g Elderberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Elderberry Maraschino cherry
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
22%
Elderberry
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Elderberry
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elderberry
Elderberry 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/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.