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Apple vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between apples and cherries?

  • Apples have less vitamin A, copper, and vitamin C than cherries.
  • Cherries' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 25% higher.
  • Apples have 2 times more fiber than cherries. Apples have 2.4g of fiber, while cherries have 1.6g.
  • Cherries contain less sugar.
  • Cherries have a lower glycemic index than apples.

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
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Cherry
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 4.8% 15% 12% 35% 2.7% 6.4% 0.39% 15% 0%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +61.7%
Contains more IronIron +166.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +285.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +220%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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
1
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Cherry
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 21% 1.4% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 7.5% 8.6% 10% 0% 5.3% 6% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +117.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +339.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +134.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +79.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.044mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2.1µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

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

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
3
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
Cherry
1
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 StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +158.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +68.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +72%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 DV% diff.
Copper 0.027mg 0.104mg 9%
Vitamin A 3µg 64µg 7%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 10mg 6%
Fructose 5.9g 3.51g 3%
Iron 0.12mg 0.32mg 3%
Manganese 0.035mg 0.112mg 3%
Fiber 2.4g 1.6g 3%
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.143mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.4mg 2%
Potassium 107mg 173mg 2%
Folate 3µg 8µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0.04mg 1%
Protein 0.26g 1g 1%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.07mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0.03mg 1%
Phosphorus 11mg 15mg 1%
Calcium 6mg 16mg 1%
Carbs 13.81g 12.18g 1%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.1mg 1%
Magnesium 5mg 9mg 1%
Calories 52kcal 50kcal 0%
Fats 0.17g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 11.41g 10.58g N/A
Sugar 10.39g 8.49g N/A
Starch 0.05g 0%
Sodium 1mg 3mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.044mg 0%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2.1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.028g 0.068g 0%
Choline 3.4mg 6.1mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.007g 0.082g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.09g 0%
Tryptophan 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple Cherry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
4%
Apple
9%
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.