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Goji berries vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Goji berries and Maraschino cherry different?

  • Goji berries are higher than Maraschino cherry in Iron, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Calcium.
  • Goji berries covers your daily need of Iron 80% more than Maraschino cherry.
  • Maraschino cherry is lower in Sodium.

Goji berries, dried and Maraschino cherries, canned, drained types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +251.9%
Contains more Iron +1481.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 255% 0% 0% 0% 39% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 17% 3% 2% 2% 1% 8% 48% 2% 2%
Contains more Calcium +251.9%
Contains more Iron +1481.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%

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 +59504.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1610% 0% 0% 162% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 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 +59504.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +6381.8%
Contains more Fats +85.7%
Contains more Carbs +83.6%
Contains more Other +139.4%
Contains more Water +663.6%
14% 77% 8%
Protein: 14.26 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 77.06 g
Water: 7.5 g
Other: 0.79 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 +6381.8%
Contains more Fats +85.7%
Contains more Carbs +83.6%
Contains more Other +139.4%
Contains more Water +663.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Goji berries Maraschino cherry Opinion
Net carbs 64.06g 38.77g Goji berries
Protein 14.26g 0.22g Goji berries
Fats 0.39g 0.21g Goji berries
Carbs 77.06g 41.97g Goji berries
Calories 349kcal 165kcal Goji berries
Sugar 45.61g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Fiber 13g 3.2g Goji berries
Calcium 190mg 54mg Goji berries
Iron 6.8mg 0.43mg Goji berries
Magnesium 4mg Maraschino cherry
Phosphorus 3mg Maraschino cherry
Potassium 21mg Maraschino cherry
Sodium 298mg 4mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.012mg Maraschino cherry
Selenium 0.2µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A 26822IU 45IU Goji berries
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin E 0.05mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin C 48.4mg 0mg Goji berries
Vitamin B3 0.004mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B5 0.054mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B6 0.005mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin K 1.5µg Maraschino cherry
Threonine 0.358mg Goji berries
Isoleucine 0.261mg Goji berries
Leucine 0.456mg Goji berries
Lysine 0.233mg Goji berries
Methionine 0.087mg Goji berries
Phenylalanine 0.271mg Goji berries
Valine 0.316mg Goji berries
Histidine 0.157mg Goji berries
Saturated Fat 0g 0.039g Goji berries
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g Maraschino cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Goji berries 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
148%
Goji berries
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Goji berries
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Goji berries
Goji berries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
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 ($)

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. Goji berries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173032/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.