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Maraschino cherry vs. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Maraschino cherry and Pitanga (Surinam cherry)

  • Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is richer than Maraschino cherry in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is 29% higher.
  • Maraschino cherry contains 6 times more Calcium than Pitanga (Surinam cherry). Maraschino cherry contains 54mg of Calcium, while Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains 9mg.

Food types used in this article are Maraschino cherries, canned, drained and Pitanga, (surinam-cherry), raw.

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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 +500%
Contains more Iron +115%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +390.5%
Contains less Sodium -25%
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% 8% 9% 5% 10% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +115%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +266.7%
Contains more Potassium +390.5%
Contains less Sodium -25%

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 +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7400%
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 90% 0% 0% 88% 8% 10% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +460.3%
Contains more Protein +263.6%
Contains more Fats +90.5%
Contains more Water +58.6%
Contains more Other +51.5%
42% 57%
Protein: 0.22 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 41.97 g
Water: 57.27 g
Other: 0.33 g
7% 91%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 7.49 g
Water: 90.81 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more Carbs +460.3%
Contains more Protein +263.6%
Contains more Fats +90.5%
Contains more Water +58.6%
Contains more Other +51.5%

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 Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maraschino cherry Pitanga (Surinam cherry) Opinion
Net carbs 38.77g 7.49g Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.22g 0.8g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fats 0.21g 0.4g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Carbs 41.97g 7.49g Maraschino cherry
Calories 165kcal 33kcal Maraschino cherry
Sugar 38.77g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Fiber 3.2g Maraschino cherry
Calcium 54mg 9mg Maraschino cherry
Iron 0.43mg 0.2mg Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 4mg 12mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Phosphorus 3mg 11mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Potassium 21mg 103mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Sodium 4mg 3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Zinc 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.012mg Maraschino cherry
Selenium 0.2µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A 45IU 1500IU Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 75µg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin E 0.05mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin C 0mg 26.3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.03mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.04mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B3 0.004mg 0.3mg Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Vitamin B5 0.054mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B6 0.005mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin K 1.5µg Maraschino cherry
Saturated Fat 0.039g Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g Maraschino cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maraschino cherry Pitanga (Surinam 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
1%
Maraschino cherry
17%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Maraschino cherry
3%
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pitanga (Surinam cherry)
Pitanga (Surinam cherry) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Maraschino cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167766/nutrients
  2. Pitanga (Surinam cherry) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169129/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.