Acerola vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are acerola and maraschino cherries different?
- Acerola is higher in vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin B5; however, maraschino cherries are richer in fiber and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin C for acerola is 1864% higher.
- Acerola contains 17 times more vitamin A than maraschino cherries. While acerola contains 767IU of vitamin A, maraschino cherries contain only 45IU.
Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw and Maraschino cherries, canned, drained are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +595.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +266.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +350% |
| Contains more IronIron | +115% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +160% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +9900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +472.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
7.69 g
Water:
91.41 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
0.22 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
41.97 g
Water:
57.27 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +81.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +445.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.068 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.09 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.055 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +67.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 1677.6mg | 0mg | 1864% |
| Carbs | 7.69g | 41.97g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 3.2g | 8% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 165kcal | 7% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.143mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.054mg | 5% |
| Folate | 14µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 54mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 146mg | 21mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 2µg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 0.43mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.004mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 11mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Choline | 4.3mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.4g | 0.22g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.59g | 38.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.77g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.068g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.082g | 0.049g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.09g | 0.055g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maraschino cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maraschino cherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.77g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Acerola 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 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 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.