Plum vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between plums and maraschino cherries?
- Plums are higher in vitamin C and vitamin A; however, maraschino cherries are richer in copper and fiber.
- Plums' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 11% more.
- Maraschino cherries contain 8 times less vitamin A than plums. Plums contain 345IU of vitamin A, while maraschino cherries contain 45IU.
- Plums have less sugar.
We used Plums, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +647.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +433.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +333.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more IronIron | +152.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +150.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +160% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +420% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +10325% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +326.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +126.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.7 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
11.42 g
Water:
87.23 g
Other:
0.37 g
Protein:
0.22 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
41.97 g
Water:
57.27 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +218.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +267.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.044 g
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 | -56.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +173.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 9.5mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.057mg | 0.143mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 11.42g | 41.97g | 10% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 3.2g | 7% |
| Calories | 46kcal | 165kcal | 6% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 54mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 6.4µg | 1.5µg | 4% |
| Fructose | 3.07g | 4% | |
| Potassium | 157mg | 21mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.17mg | 0.43mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.417mg | 0.004mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 17µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.135mg | 0.054mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.026mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 0.012mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.029mg | 0.005mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 16mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.7g | 0.22g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 7mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 10.02g | 38.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 9.92g | 38.77g | N/A |
| Sodium | 0mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Choline | 1.9mg | 4.3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.049g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0.055g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.01mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.015mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.009mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Plum is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.022g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Plum is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.