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Apple vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Apple and Cherry?

  • Apple has less Copper, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C than Cherry.
  • Apple has 2 times more Fiber than Cherry. Apple has 2.4g of Fiber, while Cherry has 1.6g.
  • Cherry contains less Sugar.

We used Apples, raw, with skin and Cherries, sour, red, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Apple
1
:
8
Cherry
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +61.7%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +285.2%
Contains more Manganese +220%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 5% 4% 5% 10% 1% 2% 9% 5% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 12% 7% 7% 16% 1% 3% 35% 15% 0%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +166.7%
Contains more Iron +166.7%
Contains more Magnesium +80%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.4%
Contains more Potassium +61.7%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +285.2%
Contains more Manganese +220%

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.
Apple
2
:
8
Cherry
Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2275.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +339.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.4%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.044
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.1
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 4% 0% 16% 5% 6% 2% 4% 10% 3% 0% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 2% 0% 34% 8% 10% 8% 9% 11% 6% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2275.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +339.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +134.4%
Contains more Folate +166.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.044
Equal in Vitamin K - 2.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
1
:
4
Cherry
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Protein +284.6%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Other +95%
Equal in Water - 86.13
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Carbs +13.4%
Contains more Protein +284.6%
Contains more Fats +76.5%
Contains more Other +95%
Equal in Water - 86.13

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
1
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2
Cherry
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1071.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.5%
33% 8% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.051 g
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1071.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
3
:
1
Cherry
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +158.8%
Contains more Fructose +68.1%
Contains more Glucose +72%
20% 23% 56%
Starch: 0.05 g
Sucrose: 2.07 g
Glucose: 2.43 g
Fructose: 5.9 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
9% 49% 41%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.8 g
Glucose: 4.18 g
Fructose: 3.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +158.8%
Contains more Fructose +68.1%
Contains more Glucose +72%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Cherry Opinion
Net carbs 11.41g 10.58g Apple
Protein 0.26g 1g Cherry
Fats 0.17g 0.3g Cherry
Carbs 13.81g 12.18g Apple
Calories 52kcal 50kcal Apple
Starch 0.05g Apple
Fructose 5.9g 3.51g Apple
Sugar 10.39g 8.49g Cherry
Fiber 2.4g 1.6g Apple
Calcium 6mg 16mg Cherry
Iron 0.12mg 0.32mg Cherry
Magnesium 5mg 9mg Cherry
Phosphorus 11mg 15mg Cherry
Potassium 107mg 173mg Cherry
Sodium 1mg 3mg Apple
Zinc 0.04mg 0.1mg Cherry
Copper 0.027mg 0.104mg Cherry
Manganese 0.035mg 0.112mg Cherry
Vitamin A 54IU 1283IU Cherry
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 64µg Cherry
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.07mg Apple
Vitamin C 4.6mg 10mg Cherry
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.03mg Cherry
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.04mg Cherry
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.4mg Cherry
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.143mg Cherry
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.044mg Cherry
Folate 3µg 8µg Cherry
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.1µg Apple
Tryptophan 0.001mg Apple
Threonine 0.006mg Apple
Isoleucine 0.006mg Apple
Leucine 0.013mg Apple
Lysine 0.012mg Apple
Methionine 0.001mg Apple
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Apple
Valine 0.012mg Apple
Histidine 0.005mg Apple
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.068g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.082g Cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.09g Cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple 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
5%
Apple
14%
Cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
10%
Cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cherry
Cherry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cherry
Cherry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apple
Apple is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/nutrients
  2. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/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.