Cranberry sauce vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cranberry sauce and maraschino cherries different?
- Cranberry sauce is higher in vitamin E; however, maraschino cherries are richer in copper, fiber, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for maraschino cherries is 13% higher.
- Cranberry sauce contains 19 times more vitamin E than maraschino cherries. While cranberry sauce contains 0.93mg of vitamin E, maraschino cherries contain only 0.05mg.
- Cranberry sauce has less sugar.
Cranberry sauce, canned, sweetened and Maraschino cherries, canned, drained are the varieties used 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 PotassiumPotassium | +33.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +508.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +450% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +766.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
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 EVitamin E | +1760% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +13.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
40.4 g
Water:
58.45 g
Other:
0.1 g
Protein:
0.22 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
41.97 g
Water:
57.27 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +309.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +230% |
~equal in
Carbs
~41.97g
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Water
~57.27g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.031 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 | -82.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +77.4% |
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 Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.026mg | 0.143mg | 13% |
| Fructose | 9.75g | 12% | |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 3.2g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.93mg | 0.05mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 54mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.073mg | 0.012mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.021mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.03mg | 0.26mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.9g | 0.22g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.014mg | 0.005mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.054mg | 1% | |
| Carbs | 40.4g | 41.97g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.004mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calories | 159kcal | 165kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.15g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 39.3g | 38.77g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 28mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.41mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 31.75g | 38.77g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 4mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.4µg | 1.5µg | 0% |
| Folate | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Choline | 3.8mg | 4.3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.007g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.007g | 0.049g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.055g | 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
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maraschino cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cranberry sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.02g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cranberry sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cranberry sauce 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 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.