Dates vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Dates and Maraschino cherry
- Dates are higher than Maraschino cherry in Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Copper.
- Dates covers your daily Fiber needs 19% more than Maraschino cherry.
- Dates contain 319 times more Vitamin B3 than Maraschino cherry. While Dates contain 1.274mg of Vitamin B3, Maraschino cherry contains only 0.004mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Dates, deglet noor and Maraschino cherries, canned, drained.
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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 | +975% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3023.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +137.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1966.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2083.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1400% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +31750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +990.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3200% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +80% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +46.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +350% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.45 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
75.03 g
Water:
20.53 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
0.22 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
41.97 g
Water:
57.27 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1013.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +78.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +384.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +179% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.019 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 | -17.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +36.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +189.5% |
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 |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 282kcal | 165kcal |
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| Protein | 2.45g | 0.22g |
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| Fats | 0.39g | 0.21g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 67.03g | 38.77g |
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| Carbs | 75.03g | 41.97g |
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| Magnesium | 43mg | 4mg |
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| Calcium | 39mg | 54mg |
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| Potassium | 656mg | 21mg |
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| Iron | 1.02mg | 0.43mg |
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| Sugar | 63.35g | 38.77g |
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| Fiber | 8g | 3.2g |
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| Copper | 0.206mg | 0.143mg |
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| Zinc | 0.29mg | 0.26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 62mg | 3mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 45IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.05mg | |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 3µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.052mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.274mg | 0.004mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.589mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.165mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 1.5µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 6.3mg | 4.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.036g | 0.049g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.019g | 0.055g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.043mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.049mg |
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| Leucine | 0.084mg |
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| Lysine | 0.066mg |
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| Methionine | 0.022mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.05mg |
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| Valine | 0.071mg |
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| Histidine | 0.032mg |
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| Fructose | 19.56g |
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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
12%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Maraschino cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.007g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dates is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dates is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)