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Maraschino cherry vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Maraschino cherry and Acerola different?

  • Maraschino cherry is higher in Fiber, and Copper, however, Acerola is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Acerola is 1864% higher.
  • Maraschino cherry contains 5 times more Calcium than Acerola. While Maraschino cherry contains 54mg of Calcium, Acerola contains only 12mg.

Maraschino cherries, canned, drained and Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw are the varieties 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 Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +115%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +66.3%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +595.2%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 17% 3% 2% 2% 1% 8% 48% 2% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 8% 13% 5% 13% 1% 3% 29% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +115%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +160%
Contains more Copper +66.3%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +595.2%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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 +1604.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +472.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
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 3% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 4% 2% 0% 0% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 0% 0% 5592% 5% 14% 8% 19% 3% 11% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1604.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +472.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +80%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +445.8%
Contains more Other +65%
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Water +59.6%
42% 57%
Protein: 0.22 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 41.97 g
Water: 57.27 g
Other: 0.33 g
8% 91%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.69 g
Water: 91.41 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more Carbs +445.8%
Contains more Other +65%
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Water +59.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.6%
27% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -42.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +63.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maraschino cherry Acerola Opinion
Net carbs 38.77g 6.59g Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.22g 0.4g Acerola
Fats 0.21g 0.3g Acerola
Carbs 41.97g 7.69g Maraschino cherry
Calories 165kcal 32kcal Maraschino cherry
Sugar 38.77g Acerola
Fiber 3.2g 1.1g Maraschino cherry
Calcium 54mg 12mg Maraschino cherry
Iron 0.43mg 0.2mg Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 4mg 18mg Acerola
Phosphorus 3mg 11mg Acerola
Potassium 21mg 146mg Acerola
Sodium 4mg 7mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.26mg 0.1mg Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.143mg 0.086mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.012mg Maraschino cherry
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Acerola
Vitamin A 45IU 767IU Acerola
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 38µg Acerola
Vitamin E 0.05mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin C 0mg 1677.6mg Acerola
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.02mg Acerola
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.06mg Acerola
Vitamin B3 0.004mg 0.4mg Acerola
Vitamin B5 0.054mg 0.309mg Acerola
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.009mg Acerola
Folate 0µg 14µg Acerola
Vitamin K 1.5µg Maraschino cherry
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.068g Maraschino cherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.082g Acerola
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.09g Acerola

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Maraschino cherry Acerola
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
1%
Maraschino cherry
475%
Acerola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Maraschino cherry
8%
Acerola

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.77g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Acerola
Acerola 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 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.

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. Maraschino cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167766/nutrients
  2. Acerola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171686/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.