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Maraschino cherry vs. Cranberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Maraschino cherry and Cranberry?

  • Maraschino cherry is richer in Copper, while Cranberry is higher in Vitamin C, Manganese, and Vitamin E .
  • Cranberry's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 16% higher.
  • Cranberry has 9 times less Sugar than Maraschino cherry. Maraschino cherry has 38.77g of Sugar, while Cranberry has 4.27g.

We used Maraschino cherries, canned, drained and Cranberries, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +575%
Contains more Iron +87%
Contains more Zinc +188.9%
Contains more Copper +155.4%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +281%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +2125%
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 3% 9% 5% 5% 8% 1% 3% 19% 35% 1%
Contains more Calcium +575%
Contains more Iron +87%
Contains more Zinc +188.9%
Contains more Copper +155.4%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +281%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +2125%

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 +40%
Contains more Vitamin E +2540%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2425%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +446.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1040%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%
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 4% 27% 0% 47% 3% 5% 2% 18% 14% 1% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +40%
Contains more Vitamin E +2540%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2425%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +446.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1040%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +61.5%
Contains more Carbs +250.6%
Contains more Other +175%
Contains more Protein +109.1%
Contains more Water +52.5%
42% 57%
Protein: 0.22 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 41.97 g
Water: 57.27 g
Other: 0.33 g
12% 87%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 11.97 g
Water: 87.32 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more Fats +61.5%
Contains more Carbs +250.6%
Contains more Other +175%
Contains more Protein +109.1%
Contains more Water +52.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.055
27% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
10% 22% 68%
Saturated Fat: 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +172.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.5%
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.
Maraschino cherry Cranberry
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maraschino cherry Cranberry Opinion
Net carbs 38.77g 8.37g Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.22g 0.46g Cranberry
Fats 0.21g 0.13g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 41.97g 11.97g Maraschino cherry
Calories 165kcal 46kcal Maraschino cherry
Fructose 0.67g Cranberry
Sugar 38.77g 4.27g Cranberry
Fiber 3.2g 3.6g Cranberry
Calcium 54mg 8mg Maraschino cherry
Iron 0.43mg 0.23mg Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 4mg 6mg Cranberry
Phosphorus 3mg 11mg Cranberry
Potassium 21mg 80mg Cranberry
Sodium 4mg 2mg Cranberry
Zinc 0.26mg 0.09mg Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.143mg 0.056mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.012mg 0.267mg Cranberry
Selenium 0.2µg 0.1µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A 45IU 63IU Cranberry
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Cranberry
Vitamin E 0.05mg 1.32mg Cranberry
Vitamin C 0mg 14mg Cranberry
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.012mg Cranberry
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.02mg Cranberry
Vitamin B3 0.004mg 0.101mg Cranberry
Vitamin B5 0.054mg 0.295mg Cranberry
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.057mg Cranberry
Folate 0µg 1µg Cranberry
Vitamin K 1.5µg 5µg Cranberry
Tryptophan 0.003mg Cranberry
Threonine 0.028mg Cranberry
Isoleucine 0.033mg Cranberry
Leucine 0.053mg Cranberry
Lysine 0.039mg Cranberry
Methionine 0.003mg Cranberry
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Cranberry
Valine 0.045mg Cranberry
Histidine 0.018mg Cranberry
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.008g Cranberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.018g 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
Maraschino cherry Cranberry
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
1%
Maraschino cherry
11%
Cranberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Maraschino cherry
8%
Cranberry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 34.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry
Cranberry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cranberry
Cranberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cranberry
Cranberry 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 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. Cranberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171722/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.