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Applesauce vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between applesauce and cherries

  • Applesauce has less vitamin C, copper, and vitamin A.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Applesauce, canned, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid (includes USDA commodity) and Cherries, sour, red, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 1.2% 6.5% 8.6% 9% 0.82% 2.1% 0.26% 3.3% 1.6%
Cherry
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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 -33.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +133.8%
Contains more IronIron +39.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +285.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +233.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +348%

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.
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 3.3% 1.7% 3.2% 0% 6.5% 6.9% 1.6% 2.5% 6.2% 0% 1.3% 2.3% 1.2%
Cherry
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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% 77% 1.4% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 7.5% 8.6% 10% 0% 5.3% 6% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4324.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +320%
Contains more FolateFolate +166.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +177.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 88%
Protein: 0.17 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 88.22 g
Other: 0.24 g
Cherry
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12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +488.2%
Contains more FatsFats +200%
Contains more OtherOther +62.5%
~equal in Carbs ~12.18g
~equal in Water ~86.13g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 8% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.008 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
Cherry
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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 -88.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4000%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +542.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 25% 63%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.13 g
Glucose: 2.3 g
Fructose: 5.88 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0 g
Cherry
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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 SucroseSucrose +41.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +67.5%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +81.7%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~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.
Applesauce Cherry
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Applesauce Cherry Opinion
Calories 42kcal 50kcal Cherry
Protein 0.17g 1g Cherry
Fats 0.1g 0.3g Cherry
Vitamin C 1mg 10mg Cherry
Net carbs 10.17g 10.58g Cherry
Carbs 11.27g 12.18g Cherry
Magnesium 3mg 9mg Cherry
Calcium 4mg 16mg Cherry
Potassium 74mg 173mg Cherry
Iron 0.23mg 0.32mg Cherry
Sugar 9.39g 8.49g Cherry
Fiber 1.1g 1.6g Cherry
Copper 0.027mg 0.104mg Cherry
Zinc 0.03mg 0.1mg Cherry
Phosphorus 5mg 15mg Cherry
Sodium 2mg 3mg Applesauce
Vitamin A 29IU 1283IU Cherry
Vitamin A 1µg 64µg Cherry
Vitamin E 0.16mg 0.07mg Applesauce
Manganese 0.025mg 0.112mg Cherry
Selenium 0.3µg 0µg Applesauce
Vitamin B1 0.026mg 0.03mg Cherry
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.04mg Cherry
Vitamin B3 0.084mg 0.4mg Cherry
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.143mg Cherry
Vitamin B6 0.027mg 0.044mg Cherry
Vitamin K 0.5µg 2.1µg Cherry
Folate 3µg 8µg Cherry
Choline 2.2mg 6.1mg Cherry
Saturated Fat 0.008g 0.068g Applesauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.082g Cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.014g 0.09g Cherry
Tryptophan 0.002mg Applesauce
Threonine 0.006mg Applesauce
Isoleucine 0.006mg Applesauce
Leucine 0.01mg Applesauce
Lysine 0.01mg Applesauce
Methionine 0.002mg Applesauce
Phenylalanine 0.005mg Applesauce
Valine 0.008mg Applesauce
Histidine 0.003mg Applesauce
Fructose 5.88g 3.51g Applesauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Applesauce 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
3%
Applesauce
13%
Cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Applesauce
10%
Cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cherry
Cherry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cherry
Cherry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Applesauce
Applesauce contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Applesauce
Applesauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Applesauce
Applesauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Applesauce
Applesauce is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Applesauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171695/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.