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Guava vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Guava and Maraschino cherry?

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Folate, Potassium, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Vitamin B1 in Guava is higher than in Maraschino cherry.
  • Guava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 254% more.

We used Guavas, common, 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.
Guava
7
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 37% 9.8% 77% 6.3% 17% 0.26% 20% 3.3%
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 +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1885.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1150%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +65.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +13%

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.
Guava
11
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 761% 37% 15% 0% 17% 9.2% 20% 27% 25% 0% 6.5% 37% 4.1%
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 AVitamin A +1286.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1360%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27000%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +735.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +73.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
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3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 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 +1059.1%
Contains more FatsFats +352.4%
Contains more WaterWater +41.1%
Contains more OtherOther +318.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +193.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Guava
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36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.401 g
27% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +77.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +629.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Guava Maraschino cherry Opinion
Calories 68kcal 165kcal Maraschino cherry
Protein 2.55g 0.22g Guava
Fats 0.95g 0.21g Guava
Vitamin C 228.3mg 0mg Guava
Net carbs 8.92g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 14.32g 41.97g Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 22mg 4mg Guava
Calcium 18mg 54mg Maraschino cherry
Potassium 417mg 21mg Guava
Iron 0.26mg 0.43mg Maraschino cherry
Sugar 8.92g 38.77g Guava
Fiber 5.4g 3.2g Guava
Copper 0.23mg 0.143mg Guava
Zinc 0.23mg 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Phosphorus 40mg 3mg Guava
Sodium 2mg 4mg Guava
Vitamin A 624IU 45IU Guava
Vitamin A 31µg 2µg Guava
Vitamin E 0.73mg 0.05mg Guava
Manganese 0.15mg 0.012mg Guava
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Guava
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0mg Guava
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0mg Guava
Vitamin B3 1.084mg 0.004mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.451mg 0.054mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.005mg Guava
Vitamin K 2.6µg 1.5µg Guava
Folate 49µg 0µg Guava
Choline 7.6mg 4.3mg Guava
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0.039g Maraschino cherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.087g 0.049g Guava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.401g 0.055g Guava
Tryptophan 0.022mg Guava
Threonine 0.096mg Guava
Isoleucine 0.093mg Guava
Leucine 0.171mg Guava
Lysine 0.072mg Guava
Methionine 0.016mg Guava
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Guava
Valine 0.087mg Guava
Histidine 0.022mg Guava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Guava Maraschino 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
74%
Guava
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Guava
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.233g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Guava
Guava is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Guava
Guava 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 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. Guava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173044/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.