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Persimmon vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Persimmon and Maraschino cherry

  • Maraschino cherry has less Vitamin C, Iron, and Potassium than Persimmon.
  • Persimmon covers your daily need of Vitamin C 73% more than Maraschino cherry.
  • Persimmon has 15 times more Potassium than Maraschino cherry. While Persimmon has 310mg of Potassium, Maraschino cherry has only 21mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Persimmons, native, raw and Maraschino cherries, canned, drained.

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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 Iron +481.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +766.7%
Contains more Potassium +1376.2%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 94% 0% 12% 28% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 17% 3% 2% 2% 1% 8% 48% 2% 2%
Contains more Iron +481.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +766.7%
Contains more Potassium +1376.2%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Calcium +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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 220% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +263.6%
Contains more Fats +90.5%
Contains more Water +12.4%
Contains more Other +172.7%
Contains more Carbs +25.3%
34% 64%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 64.4 g
Other: 0.9 g
42% 57%
Protein: 0.22 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 41.97 g
Water: 57.27 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more Protein +263.6%
Contains more Fats +90.5%
Contains more Water +12.4%
Contains more Other +172.7%
Contains more Carbs +25.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Persimmon Maraschino cherry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Persimmon Maraschino cherry Opinion
Net carbs 33.5g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.8g 0.22g Persimmon
Fats 0.4g 0.21g Persimmon
Carbs 33.5g 41.97g Maraschino cherry
Calories 127kcal 165kcal Maraschino cherry
Sugar 38.77g Persimmon
Fiber 3.2g Maraschino cherry
Calcium 27mg 54mg Maraschino cherry
Iron 2.5mg 0.43mg Persimmon
Magnesium 4mg Maraschino cherry
Phosphorus 26mg 3mg Persimmon
Potassium 310mg 21mg Persimmon
Sodium 1mg 4mg Persimmon
Zinc 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.012mg Maraschino cherry
Selenium 0.2µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A 45IU Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin E 0.05mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin C 66mg 0mg Persimmon
Vitamin B3 0.004mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B5 0.054mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B6 0.005mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin K 1.5µg Maraschino cherry
Tryptophan 0.014mg Persimmon
Threonine 0.041mg Persimmon
Isoleucine 0.035mg Persimmon
Leucine 0.058mg Persimmon
Lysine 0.045mg Persimmon
Methionine 0.007mg Persimmon
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Persimmon
Valine 0.042mg Persimmon
Histidine 0.016mg Persimmon
Saturated Fat 0.039g Persimmon
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
Persimmon Maraschino cherry
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
18%
Persimmon
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Persimmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169943/nutrients
  2. Maraschino cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167766/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.