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Loquat vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Loquat and Maraschino cherry

  • Loquat has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Manganese, however, Maraschino cherry has more Copper, and Fiber.
  • Maraschino cherry's daily need coverage for Copper is 11% more.
  • Loquat has 38 times more Vitamin A RAE than Maraschino cherry. Loquat has 76µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Maraschino cherry has 2µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Loquats, raw and Maraschino cherries, canned, drained.

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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 Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +800%
Contains more Potassium +1166.7%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Manganese +1133.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +53.6%
Contains more Zinc +420%
Contains more Copper +257.5%
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 17% 17% 3% 2% 2% 1% 8% 48% 2% 2%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +800%
Contains more Potassium +1166.7%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Manganese +1133.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +237.5%
Contains more Iron +53.6%
Contains more Zinc +420%
Contains more Copper +257.5%

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.
Loquat
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Contains more Vitamin A +3295.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 3% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 4% 2% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +3295.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +95.5%
Contains more Water +51.4%
Contains more Other +51.5%
Contains more Carbs +245.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.21
12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 +95.5%
Contains more Water +51.4%
Contains more Other +51.5%
Contains more Carbs +245.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +512.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.039
29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.091 g
27% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +65.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +512.5%
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.
Loquat Maraschino cherry
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Loquat Maraschino cherry Opinion
Net carbs 10.44g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.43g 0.22g Loquat
Fats 0.2g 0.21g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 12.14g 41.97g Maraschino cherry
Calories 47kcal 165kcal Maraschino cherry
Sugar 38.77g Loquat
Fiber 1.7g 3.2g Maraschino cherry
Calcium 16mg 54mg Maraschino cherry
Iron 0.28mg 0.43mg Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 13mg 4mg Loquat
Phosphorus 27mg 3mg Loquat
Potassium 266mg 21mg Loquat
Sodium 1mg 4mg Loquat
Zinc 0.05mg 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.04mg 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.148mg 0.012mg Loquat
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Loquat
Vitamin A 1528IU 45IU Loquat
Vitamin A RAE 76µg 2µg Loquat
Vitamin E 0.05mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Loquat
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 0mg Loquat
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0mg Loquat
Vitamin B3 0.18mg 0.004mg Loquat
Vitamin B5 0.054mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.005mg Loquat
Folate 14µg 0µg Loquat
Vitamin K 1.5µg Maraschino 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 0.039g Maraschino cherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g 0.049g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g 0.055g Loquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Loquat 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
12%
Loquat
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Loquat
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Loquat
Loquat contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
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 ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. 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.