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Jujube vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Jujube and Maraschino cherry

  • Jujube is richer in Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3, yet Maraschino cherry is richer in Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Jujube is 77% higher.
  • Jujube contains 225 times more Vitamin B3 than Maraschino cherry. Jujube contains 0.9mg of Vitamin B3, while Maraschino cherry contains 0.004mg.

Food types used in this article are Jujube, raw 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.
Jujube
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 6.3% 22% 18% 24% 1.4% 9.9% 0.39% 11% 0%
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 +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1090.5%
Contains more IronIron +11.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +666.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +600%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +157.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +420%

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.
Jujube
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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 230% 2.4% 0% 0% 5% 9.2% 17% 0% 19% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1520%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jujube
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20% 78%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 20.23 g
Water: 77.86 g
Other: 0.51 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 +445.5%
Contains more WaterWater +36%
Contains more OtherOther +54.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +107.5%
~equal in Fats ~0.21g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jujube Maraschino cherry Opinion
Calories 79kcal 165kcal Maraschino cherry
Protein 1.2g 0.22g Jujube
Fats 0.2g 0.21g Maraschino cherry
Vitamin C 69mg 0mg Jujube
Net carbs 20.23g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 20.23g 41.97g Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 10mg 4mg Jujube
Calcium 21mg 54mg Maraschino cherry
Potassium 250mg 21mg Jujube
Iron 0.48mg 0.43mg Jujube
Sugar 38.77g Jujube
Fiber 3.2g Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.073mg 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.05mg 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Phosphorus 23mg 3mg Jujube
Sodium 3mg 4mg Jujube
Vitamin A 40IU 45IU Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.05mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.084mg 0.012mg Jujube
Selenium 0.2µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0mg Jujube
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0mg Jujube
Vitamin B3 0.9mg 0.004mg Jujube
Vitamin B5 0.054mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.005mg Jujube
Vitamin K 1.5µg Maraschino cherry
Choline 4.3mg Maraschino cherry
Saturated Fat 0.039g Jujube
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g Maraschino cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jujube 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
22%
Jujube
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Jujube
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jujube
Jujube contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jujube
Jujube is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Jujube - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168151/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.