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Maraschino cherry vs. Lemon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Maraschino cherry and Lemon different?

  • Maraschino cherry is richer in Copper, while Lemon is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Lemon covers your daily need of Vitamin C 59% more than Maraschino cherry.
  • Maraschino cherry contains 16 times more Sugar than Lemon. Maraschino cherry contains 38.77g of Sugar, while Lemon contains 2.5g.

Maraschino cherries, canned, drained and Lemons, raw, without peel types were 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 +107.7%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +286.5%
Contains more Iron +39.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +557.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +100%
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 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Contains more Calcium +107.7%
Contains more Zinc +333.3%
Contains more Copper +286.5%
Contains more Iron +39.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +433.3%
Contains more Potassium +557.1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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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Lemon
Contains more Vitamin A +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1500%
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 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2400%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +251.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1500%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +350.3%
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Water +55.4%
Equal in Other - 0.3
42% 57%
Protein: 0.22 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 41.97 g
Water: 57.27 g
Other: 0.33 g
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Carbs +350.3%
Contains more Protein +400%
Contains more Fats +42.9%
Contains more Water +55.4%
Equal in Other - 0.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +345.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.039
27% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +345.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.8%
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.
Maraschino cherry Lemon
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maraschino cherry Lemon Opinion
Net carbs 38.77g 6.52g Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.22g 1.1g Lemon
Fats 0.21g 0.3g Lemon
Carbs 41.97g 9.32g Maraschino cherry
Calories 165kcal 29kcal Maraschino cherry
Sugar 38.77g 2.5g Lemon
Fiber 3.2g 2.8g Maraschino cherry
Calcium 54mg 26mg Maraschino cherry
Iron 0.43mg 0.6mg Lemon
Magnesium 4mg 8mg Lemon
Phosphorus 3mg 16mg Lemon
Potassium 21mg 138mg Lemon
Sodium 4mg 2mg Lemon
Zinc 0.26mg 0.06mg Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.143mg 0.037mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.012mg 0.03mg Lemon
Selenium 0.2µg 0.4µg Lemon
Vitamin A 45IU 22IU Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.15mg Lemon
Vitamin C 0mg 53mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.04mg Lemon
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.02mg Lemon
Vitamin B3 0.004mg 0.1mg Lemon
Vitamin B5 0.054mg 0.19mg Lemon
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.08mg Lemon
Folate 0µg 11µg Lemon
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg Maraschino cherry
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.039g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.011g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.089g Lemon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maraschino cherry Lemon
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
20%
Lemon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Maraschino cherry
8%
Lemon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon
Lemon 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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.039 g)
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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.