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Loquat vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Loquat and Cherry?

  • Cherry is richer than Loquat in Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Loquat has 2 times more Potassium than Cherry. While Loquat has 266mg of Potassium, Cherry has only 173mg.

We used Loquats, raw and Cherries, sour, red, raw 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.
Loquat
6
:
3
Cherry
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Potassium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Manganese +32.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +160%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 12% 24% 1% 2% 14% 20% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 12% 7% 7% 16% 1% 3% 35% 15% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +44.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Potassium +53.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Manganese +32.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +160%
Equal in Calcium - 16

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.
Loquat
3
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8
Cherry
Contains more Vitamin A +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.3%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 92% 0% 0% 4% 5% 6% 4% 0% 24% 11% 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 77% 2% 0% 34% 8% 10% 8% 9% 11% 6% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +19.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +127.3%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +122.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Loquat
2
:
3
Cherry
Contains more Other +28.2%
Contains more Protein +132.6%
Contains more Fats +50%
Equal in Carbs - 12.18
Equal in Water - 86.13
12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Other +28.2%
Contains more Protein +132.6%
Contains more Fats +50%
Equal in Carbs - 12.18
Equal in Water - 86.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Loquat
2
:
1
Cherry
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +925%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.09
29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +925%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.09

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Loquat Cherry Opinion
Net carbs 10.44g 10.58g Cherry
Protein 0.43g 1g Cherry
Fats 0.2g 0.3g Cherry
Carbs 12.14g 12.18g Cherry
Calories 47kcal 50kcal Cherry
Fructose 3.51g Cherry
Sugar 8.49g Loquat
Fiber 1.7g 1.6g Loquat
Calcium 16mg 16mg
Iron 0.28mg 0.32mg Cherry
Magnesium 13mg 9mg Loquat
Phosphorus 27mg 15mg Loquat
Potassium 266mg 173mg Loquat
Sodium 1mg 3mg Loquat
Zinc 0.05mg 0.1mg Cherry
Copper 0.04mg 0.104mg Cherry
Manganese 0.148mg 0.112mg Loquat
Selenium 0.6µg 0µg Loquat
Vitamin A 1528IU 1283IU Loquat
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 64µg Loquat
Vitamin E 0.07mg Cherry
Vitamin C 1mg 10mg Cherry
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0.03mg Cherry
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.04mg Cherry
Vitamin B3 0.18mg 0.4mg Cherry
Vitamin B5 0.143mg Cherry
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.044mg Loquat
Folate 14µg 8µg Loquat
Vitamin K 2.1µg Cherry
Tryptophan 0.005mg Loquat
Threonine 0.015mg Loquat
Isoleucine 0.015mg Loquat
Leucine 0.026mg Loquat
Lysine 0.023mg Loquat
Methionine 0.004mg Loquat
Phenylalanine 0.014mg Loquat
Valine 0.021mg Loquat
Histidine 0.007mg Loquat
Saturated Fat 0.04g 0.068g Loquat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.082g Cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.09g Loquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Loquat 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
12%
Loquat
14%
Cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Loquat
10%
Cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Loquat
Loquat contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Loquat
Loquat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cherry
Cherry 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. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/nutrients
  2. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/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.