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Kumquat vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Kumquat and Maraschino cherry?

  • Kumquat is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Manganese, however, Maraschino cherry is richer in Copper.
  • Kumquat's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 49% more.
  • Kumquat has less Sugar.

We used Kumquats, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 19% 16% 32% 32% 4.6% 8.1% 1.3% 18% 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 +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +785.7%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +533.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1025%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
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.
Kumquat
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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 146% 17% 3% 0% 9.3% 21% 8% 12% 8.3% 0% 0% 13% 4.6%
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 +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10625%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +285.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +620%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +95.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 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 +754.5%
Contains more FatsFats +309.5%
Contains more WaterWater +41.2%
Contains more OtherOther +54.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +164%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 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 +214.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +210.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kumquat Maraschino cherry Opinion
Calories 71kcal 165kcal Maraschino cherry
Protein 1.88g 0.22g Kumquat
Fats 0.86g 0.21g Kumquat
Vitamin C 43.9mg 0mg Kumquat
Net carbs 9.4g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 15.9g 41.97g Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 20mg 4mg Kumquat
Calcium 62mg 54mg Kumquat
Potassium 186mg 21mg Kumquat
Iron 0.86mg 0.43mg Kumquat
Sugar 9.36g 38.77g Kumquat
Fiber 6.5g 3.2g Kumquat
Copper 0.095mg 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.17mg 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Phosphorus 19mg 3mg Kumquat
Sodium 10mg 4mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A 290IU 45IU Kumquat
Vitamin A 15µg 2µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.05mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.135mg 0.012mg Kumquat
Selenium 0µg 0.2µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0mg Kumquat
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.429mg 0.004mg Kumquat
Vitamin B5 0.208mg 0.054mg Kumquat
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.005mg Kumquat
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg Maraschino cherry
Folate 17µg 0µg Kumquat
Choline 8.4mg 4.3mg Kumquat
Saturated Fat 0.103g 0.039g Maraschino cherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.049g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.171g 0.055g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Kumquat 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
19%
Kumquat
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Kumquat
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.41g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kumquat
Kumquat 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/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.