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Kumquat vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kumquat and Maraschino cherry?

  • Kumquat is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Manganese, however, Maraschino cherry is richer in Copper.
  • Kumquat's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 49% more.
  • Kumquat has less Sugar.

We used Kumquats, 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.
Contains more Calcium +14.8%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +533.3%
Contains more Potassium +785.7%
Contains more Manganese +1025%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +52.9%
Contains more Copper +50.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 17% 3% 2% 2% 1% 8% 48% 2% 2%
Contains more Calcium +14.8%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +533.3%
Contains more Potassium +785.7%
Contains more Manganese +1025%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +52.9%
Contains more Copper +50.5%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10625%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +285.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +620%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 3% 0% 147% 10% 21% 9% 13% 9% 13% 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 +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10625%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +285.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +620%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +754.5%
Contains more Fats +309.5%
Contains more Water +41.2%
Contains more Other +54.5%
Contains more Carbs +164%
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 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 +754.5%
Contains more Fats +309.5%
Contains more Water +41.2%
Contains more Other +54.5%
Contains more Carbs +164%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +214.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +210.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
27% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +214.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +210.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Maraschino cherry Opinion
Net carbs 9.4g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Protein 1.88g 0.22g Kumquat
Fats 0.86g 0.21g Kumquat
Carbs 15.9g 41.97g Maraschino cherry
Calories 71kcal 165kcal Maraschino cherry
Sugar 9.36g 38.77g Kumquat
Fiber 6.5g 3.2g Kumquat
Calcium 62mg 54mg Kumquat
Iron 0.86mg 0.43mg Kumquat
Magnesium 20mg 4mg Kumquat
Phosphorus 19mg 3mg Kumquat
Potassium 186mg 21mg Kumquat
Sodium 10mg 4mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.17mg 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.095mg 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.135mg 0.012mg Kumquat
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A 290IU 45IU Kumquat
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 2µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.05mg Kumquat
Vitamin C 43.9mg 0mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0mg Kumquat
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 0.004mg Kumquat
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.054mg Kumquat
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.005mg Kumquat
Folate 17µg 0µg Kumquat
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg Maraschino cherry
Saturated Fat 0.103g 0.039g Maraschino cherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.049g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.055g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kumquat 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
20%
Kumquat
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.41g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kumquat
Kumquat 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 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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/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.