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Coca-Cola vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Coca-Cola and cherries

  • The amount of copper, vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber, and potassium in cherries is higher than in Coca-Cola.
  • Cherries cover your daily need for copper, 11% more than Coca-Cola.
  • Cherries have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cherries is 22, while the glycemic index of Coca-Cola is 63.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola 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 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
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 more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +700%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +8550%
Contains more IronIron +190.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +10300%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5500%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
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% 21% 1.4% 0% 7.5% 9.2% 7.5% 8.6% 10% 0% 5.3% 6% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +1933.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 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 +1328.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1400%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.4%
Contains more OtherOther +875%
~equal in Water ~86.13g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coca-Cola Cherry DV% diff.
Copper 0.001mg 0.104mg 11%
Vitamin C 0mg 10mg 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 64µg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.6g 6%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.112mg 5%
Potassium 2mg 173mg 5%
Fructose 3.51g 4%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.044mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.143mg 3%
Iron 0.11mg 0.32mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.4mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.04mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.03mg 3%
Folate 0µg 8µg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.1µg 2%
Caffeine 8mg 0mg 2%
Protein 0.07g 1g 2%
Magnesium 0mg 9mg 2%
Phosphorus 10mg 15mg 1%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 2mg 16mg 1%
Carbs 9.56g 12.18g 1%
Choline 0.3mg 6.1mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.09g 1%
Calories 37kcal 50kcal 1%
Fats 0.02g 0.3g 0%
Net carbs 9.56g 10.58g N/A
Sugar 8.97g 8.49g N/A
Sodium 4mg 3mg 0%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.07mg 0%
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0g 0.068g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.082g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coca-Cola 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
0%
Coca-Cola
9%
Cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
10%
Cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.068g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cherry
Cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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 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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.