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Chokecherries vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chokecherries and Maraschino cherry?

  • Chokecherries are higher in Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Maraschino cherry is richer in Copper.
  • Chokecherries' daily need coverage for Fiber is 55% more.
  • Maraschino cherry contains 168 times less Vitamin B3 than Chokecherries. Chokecherries contain 0.672mg of Vitamin B3, while Maraschino cherry contains 0.004mg.

We used Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Shoshone Bannock) and Maraschino cherries, canned, drained types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 12% 27% 15% 23% 5.2% 19% 0.26% 25% 9.3%
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 +425%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1371.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +750%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.8%
~equal in Iron ~0.43mg

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 2.3% 2.6% 15% 0% 7.3% 13% 13% 20% 45% 0% 73% 7.5% 0%
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 EVitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3760%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1853.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~45IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 34% 62%
Protein: 2.89 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 33.88 g
Water: 61.5 g
Other: 0.75 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 +1213.6%
Contains more FatsFats +366.7%
Contains more OtherOther +127.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.9%
~equal in Water ~57.27g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chokecherries Maraschino cherry Opinion
Calories 156kcal 165kcal Maraschino cherry
Protein 2.89g 0.22g Chokecherries
Fats 0.98g 0.21g Chokecherries
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Chokecherries
Net carbs 16.88g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 33.88g 41.97g Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 21mg 4mg Chokecherries
Calcium 40mg 54mg Maraschino cherry
Potassium 309mg 21mg Chokecherries
Iron 0.4mg 0.43mg Maraschino cherry
Sugar 14.22g 38.77g Chokecherries
Fiber 17g 3.2g Chokecherries
Copper 0.068mg 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.19mg 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Starch 0.87g Chokecherries
Phosphorus 45mg 3mg Chokecherries
Sodium 2mg 4mg Chokecherries
Vitamin A 43IU 45IU Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.75mg 0.05mg Chokecherries
Manganese 0.192mg 0.012mg Chokecherries
Selenium 1.7µg 0.2µg Chokecherries
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B3 0.672mg 0.004mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B5 0.33mg 0.054mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B6 0.193mg 0.005mg Chokecherries
Vitamin K 29.3µg 1.5µg Chokecherries
Folate 10µg 0µg Chokecherries
Choline 4.3mg Maraschino cherry
Saturated Fat 0.039g Chokecherries
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g Maraschino cherry
Fructose 5.38g Chokecherries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chokecherries Maraschino cherry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
15%
Chokecherries
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Chokecherries
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Chokecherries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168058/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.