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Maraschino cherry vs. Quince — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Maraschino cherry and Quince

  • Maraschino cherry is richer in Fiber, yet Quince is richer in Vitamin C, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Quince is 17% higher.
  • Maraschino cherry contains 5 times more Calcium than Quince. Maraschino cherry contains 54mg of Calcium, while Quince contains 11mg.

Food types used in this article are Maraschino cherries, canned, drained and Quinces, 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 +390.9%
Contains more Zinc +550%
Contains more Iron +62.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +466.7%
Contains more Potassium +838.1%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Equal in Copper - 0.13
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% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +390.9%
Contains more Zinc +550%
Contains more Iron +62.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +466.7%
Contains more Potassium +838.1%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Sodium - 4
Equal in Copper - 0.13

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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Quince
Contains more Vitamin A +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +700%
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 3% 0% 0% 50% 5% 7% 4% 5% 10% 3% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +110%
Contains more Carbs +174.3%
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Water +46.3%
Contains more Other +21.2%
42% 57%
Protein: 0.22 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 41.97 g
Water: 57.27 g
Other: 0.33 g
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Fats +110%
Contains more Carbs +174.3%
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Water +46.3%
Contains more Other +21.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.05
27% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.055 g
10% 38% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.05

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 Quince
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maraschino cherry Quince Opinion
Net carbs 38.77g 13.4g Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.22g 0.4g Quince
Fats 0.21g 0.1g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 41.97g 15.3g Maraschino cherry
Calories 165kcal 57kcal Maraschino cherry
Sugar 38.77g Quince
Fiber 3.2g 1.9g Maraschino cherry
Calcium 54mg 11mg Maraschino cherry
Iron 0.43mg 0.7mg Quince
Magnesium 4mg 8mg Quince
Phosphorus 3mg 17mg Quince
Potassium 21mg 197mg Quince
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.26mg 0.04mg Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.143mg 0.13mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.012mg Maraschino cherry
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Quince
Vitamin A 45IU 40IU Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.05mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin C 0mg 15mg Quince
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.02mg Quince
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.03mg Quince
Vitamin B3 0.004mg 0.2mg Quince
Vitamin B5 0.054mg 0.081mg Quince
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.04mg Quince
Folate 0µg 3µg Quince
Vitamin K 1.5µg Maraschino cherry
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.01g Quince
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.036g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.05g Maraschino cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Maraschino cherry Quince
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
7%
Quince
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Maraschino cherry
11%
Quince

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.