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Apple vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Apple and Maraschino cherry

  • Apple has more Vitamin C, while Maraschino cherry has more Copper.
  • Maraschino cherry's daily need coverage for Copper is 13% higher.
  • The amount of Sugar in Apple is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Apples, raw, with skin 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.
Apple
5
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.9% 16% 1.9% 16% 48% 7.1% 1.3% 0.52% 1.6% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +409.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +266.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +191.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +800%
Contains more IronIron +258.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +429.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +550%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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
10
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% 3.2% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
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 0% 2.7% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0.08% 3.2% 1.2% 0% 3.8% 0% 2.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +260%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2175%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +720%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +46.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Apple
2
14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 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 ProteinProtein +18.2%
Contains more WaterWater +49.4%
Contains more FatsFats +23.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +203.9%
Contains more OtherOther +65%

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
27% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -28.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +600%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.055g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Apple Maraschino cherry Opinion
Calories 52kcal 165kcal Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.26g 0.22g Apple
Fats 0.17g 0.21g Maraschino cherry
Vitamin C 4.6mg 0mg Apple
Net carbs 11.41g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 13.81g 41.97g Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 5mg 4mg Apple
Calcium 6mg 54mg Maraschino cherry
Potassium 107mg 21mg Apple
Iron 0.12mg 0.43mg Maraschino cherry
Sugar 10.39g 38.77g Apple
Fiber 2.4g 3.2g Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.027mg 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.04mg 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Starch 0.05g Apple
Phosphorus 11mg 3mg Apple
Sodium 1mg 4mg Apple
Vitamin A 54IU 45IU Apple
Vitamin A 3µg 2µg Apple
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0.05mg Apple
Manganese 0.035mg 0.012mg Apple
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B1 0.017mg 0mg Apple
Vitamin B2 0.026mg 0mg Apple
Vitamin B3 0.091mg 0.004mg Apple
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.054mg Apple
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.005mg Apple
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.5µg Apple
Folate 3µg 0µg Apple
Choline 3.4mg 4.3mg Maraschino cherry
Saturated Fat 0.028g 0.039g Apple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g 0.049g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.051g 0.055g Maraschino cherry
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
Fructose 5.9g Apple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Apple Maraschino 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
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Apple
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Apple
Apple is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Apple
Apple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple
Apple 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 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.

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. 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.