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Maraschino cherry vs. Elderberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Maraschino cherry and Elderberry?

  • Maraschino cherry is richer in Copper, while Elderberry is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Elderberry's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 40% higher.
  • Elderberry has 2 times less Copper than Maraschino cherry. Maraschino cherry has 0.143mg of Copper, while Elderberry has 0.061mg.

We used Maraschino cherries, canned, drained and Elderberries, 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 +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +136.4%
Contains more Copper +134.4%
Contains more Iron +272.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +1200%
Contains more Potassium +1233.3%
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 12% 60% 4% 17% 25% 1% 3% 21% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +42.1%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Zinc +136.4%
Contains more Copper +134.4%
Contains more Iron +272.1%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +1200%
Contains more Potassium +1233.3%
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 +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4500%
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 36% 0% 0% 120% 18% 14% 10% 9% 54% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4500%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +128.1%
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Fats +138.1%
Contains more Water +39.3%
Contains more Other +93.9%
42% 57%
Protein: 0.22 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 41.97 g
Water: 57.27 g
Other: 0.33 g
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more Carbs +128.1%
Contains more Protein +200%
Contains more Fats +138.1%
Contains more Water +39.3%
Contains more Other +93.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +349.1%
27% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
7% 23% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.247 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +63.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +349.1%

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 Elderberry
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Elderberry Opinion
Net carbs 38.77g 11.4g Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.22g 0.66g Elderberry
Fats 0.21g 0.5g Elderberry
Carbs 41.97g 18.4g Maraschino cherry
Calories 165kcal 73kcal Maraschino cherry
Sugar 38.77g Elderberry
Fiber 3.2g 7g Elderberry
Calcium 54mg 38mg Maraschino cherry
Iron 0.43mg 1.6mg Elderberry
Magnesium 4mg 5mg Elderberry
Phosphorus 3mg 39mg Elderberry
Potassium 21mg 280mg Elderberry
Sodium 4mg 6mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.26mg 0.11mg Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.143mg 0.061mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.012mg Maraschino cherry
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Elderberry
Vitamin A 45IU 600IU Elderberry
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 30µg Elderberry
Vitamin E 0.05mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin C 0mg 36mg Elderberry
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.07mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.06mg Elderberry
Vitamin B3 0.004mg 0.5mg Elderberry
Vitamin B5 0.054mg 0.14mg Elderberry
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.23mg Elderberry
Folate 0µg 6µg Elderberry
Vitamin K 1.5µg Maraschino cherry
Tryptophan 0.013mg Elderberry
Threonine 0.027mg Elderberry
Isoleucine 0.027mg Elderberry
Leucine 0.06mg Elderberry
Lysine 0.026mg Elderberry
Methionine 0.014mg Elderberry
Phenylalanine 0.04mg Elderberry
Valine 0.033mg Elderberry
Histidine 0.015mg Elderberry
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.023g Elderberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.08g Elderberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.247g Elderberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maraschino cherry Elderberry
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
22%
Elderberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Maraschino cherry
14%
Elderberry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elderberry
Elderberry 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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/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.