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Lemon vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lemon and Maraschino cherry different?

  • Lemon is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, while Maraschino cherry is higher in Copper.
  • Lemon covers your daily need of Vitamin C 59% more than Maraschino cherry.
  • Lemon contains 16 times more Vitamin B6 than Maraschino cherry. Lemon contains 0.08mg of Vitamin B6, while Maraschino cherry contains 0.005mg.
  • Lemon is lower in Sugar.

Lemons, raw, without peel 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 Iron +39.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +557.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +107.7%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +286.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 17% 3% 2% 2% 1% 8% 48% 2% 2%
Contains more Iron +39.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +557.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +107.7%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +286.5%

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.
Lemon
8
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Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1500%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +104.5%
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 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 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 E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1500%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Water +55.4%
Contains more Carbs +350.3%
Equal in Other - 0.33
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 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 +400%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Water +55.4%
Contains more Carbs +350.3%
Equal in Other - 0.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +345.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.039
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
27% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +345.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.039

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon Maraschino cherry Opinion
Net carbs 6.52g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Protein 1.1g 0.22g Lemon
Fats 0.3g 0.21g Lemon
Carbs 9.32g 41.97g Maraschino cherry
Calories 29kcal 165kcal Maraschino cherry
Sugar 2.5g 38.77g Lemon
Fiber 2.8g 3.2g Maraschino cherry
Calcium 26mg 54mg Maraschino cherry
Iron 0.6mg 0.43mg Lemon
Magnesium 8mg 4mg Lemon
Phosphorus 16mg 3mg Lemon
Potassium 138mg 21mg Lemon
Sodium 2mg 4mg Lemon
Zinc 0.06mg 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.037mg 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.03mg 0.012mg Lemon
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg Lemon
Vitamin A 22IU 45IU Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.05mg Lemon
Vitamin C 53mg 0mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0mg Lemon
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 0.004mg Lemon
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.054mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.005mg Lemon
Folate 11µg 0µg Lemon
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg Maraschino cherry
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.039g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.049g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.055g Lemon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon 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%
Lemon
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon
Lemon 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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.039 g)
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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.