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Quince vs. Sour cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Quince and Sour cherry different?

  • Quince is higher than Sour cherry in Vitamin C.
  • Quince covers your daily need of Vitamin C 16% more than Sour cherry.
  • Quince contains 2 times more Potassium than Sour cherry. Quince contains 197mg of Potassium, while Sour cherry contains 115mg.

Quinces, raw and Cherries, sour, canned, water pack, drained 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 Potassium +71.3%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Iron - 0.64
Equal in Magnesium - 8
Equal in Phosphorus - 16
Equal in Sodium - 4
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 27% 6% 8% 18% 1% 2% 44% 0% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 24% 6% 7% 11% 1% 2% 0% 8% 0%
Contains more Potassium +71.3%
Contains more Zinc +75%
Equal in Calcium - 11
Equal in Iron - 0.64
Equal in Magnesium - 8
Equal in Phosphorus - 16
Equal in Sodium - 4

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.
Quince
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Contains more Vitamin C +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.5%
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%
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% 1% 7% 15% 5% 3% 11% 0% 0% 21%
Contains more Vitamin C +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +97.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +17.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +46.4%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Contains more Protein +72.5%
Contains more Fats +110%
Equal in Water - 88.31
15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
10% 88%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.45 g
Water: 88.31 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more Carbs +46.4%
Contains more Other +17.6%
Contains more Protein +72.5%
Contains more Fats +110%
Equal in Water - 88.31

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Sour cherry Opinion
Net carbs 13.4g 9.25g Quince
Protein 0.4g 0.69g Sour cherry
Fats 0.1g 0.21g Sour cherry
Carbs 15.3g 10.45g Quince
Calories 57kcal 42kcal Quince
Fructose 2.79g Sour cherry
Sugar 6.99g Quince
Fiber 1.9g 1.2g Quince
Calcium 11mg 11mg
Iron 0.7mg 0.64mg Quince
Magnesium 8mg 8mg
Phosphorus 17mg 16mg Quince
Potassium 197mg 115mg Quince
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Zinc 0.04mg 0.07mg Sour cherry
Copper 0.13mg Quince
Manganese 0.059mg Sour cherry
Selenium 0.6µg Quince
Vitamin A 40IU Quince
Vitamin A RAE 2µg Quince
Vitamin C 15mg 0.3mg Quince
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.025mg Sour cherry
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.065mg Sour cherry
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.26mg Sour cherry
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.041mg Quince
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.047mg Sour cherry
Folate 3µg Quince
Vitamin K 8.1µg Sour cherry
Saturated Fat 0.01g Sour cherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g Quince
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Quince

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quince Sour 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
7%
Quince
5%
Sour cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
6%
Sour cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.99g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Quince
Quince is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Quince
Quince is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/nutrients
  2. Sour cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167769/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.