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Lime vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Lime and Maraschino cherry?

  • Lime is higher in Vitamin C, however, Maraschino cherry is richer in Copper.
  • Lime's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 32% more.
  • Maraschino cherry contains 5 times less Potassium than Lime. Lime contains 102mg of Potassium, while Maraschino cherry contains 21mg.
  • Lime has less Sugar.

We used Limes, 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 Iron +39.5%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +385.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Zinc +136.4%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 23% 5% 8% 9% 1% 3% 22% 2% 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 +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +500%
Contains more Potassium +385.7%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Calcium +63.6%
Contains more Zinc +136.4%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Manganese +50%

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.
Lime
9
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Contains more Vitamin A +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +340%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +301.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +760%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
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% 5% 0% 97% 8% 5% 4% 14% 10% 6% 0% 2%
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 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +340%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +301.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +760%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
Equal in Vitamin A - 45

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +218.2%
Contains more Water +54.1%
Contains more Carbs +298.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.21
Equal in Other - 0.33
11% 88%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 10.54 g
Water: 88.26 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 +218.2%
Contains more Water +54.1%
Contains more Carbs +298.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.21
Equal in Other - 0.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.055
23% 20% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.022 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
27% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +157.9%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.055

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lime 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 Lime Maraschino cherry Opinion
Net carbs 7.74g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.7g 0.22g Lime
Fats 0.2g 0.21g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 10.54g 41.97g Maraschino cherry
Calories 30kcal 165kcal Maraschino cherry
Sugar 1.69g 38.77g Lime
Fiber 2.8g 3.2g Maraschino cherry
Calcium 33mg 54mg Maraschino cherry
Iron 0.6mg 0.43mg Lime
Magnesium 6mg 4mg Lime
Phosphorus 18mg 3mg Lime
Potassium 102mg 21mg Lime
Sodium 2mg 4mg Lime
Zinc 0.11mg 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.065mg 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.008mg 0.012mg Maraschino cherry
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg Lime
Vitamin A 50IU 45IU Lime
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0.05mg Lime
Vitamin C 29.1mg 0mg Lime
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0mg Lime
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0mg Lime
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.004mg Lime
Vitamin B5 0.217mg 0.054mg Lime
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.005mg Lime
Folate 8µg 0µg Lime
Vitamin K 0.6µg 1.5µg Maraschino cherry
Tryptophan 0.003mg Lime
Lysine 0.014mg Lime
Methionine 0.002mg Lime
Saturated Fat 0.022g 0.039g Lime
Monounsaturated Fat 0.019g 0.049g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.055g

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lime 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
13%
Lime
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lime
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lime
Lime is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lime
Lime is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lime
Lime 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. Lime - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168155/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.