Lemon vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Lemon and Maraschino cherry different?
- Lemon is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, while Maraschino cherry is higher in Copper.
- Lemon covers your daily need of Vitamin C 59% more than Maraschino cherry.
- Lemon contains 16 times more Vitamin B6 than Maraschino cherry. Lemon contains 0.08mg of Vitamin B6, while Maraschino cherry contains 0.005mg.
- Lemon is lower in Sugar.
Lemons, raw, without peel and Maraschino cherries, canned, drained types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +557.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +433.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +150% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +107.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +286.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +333.3% |
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 E Vitamin E | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +251.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +104.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.1 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
9.32 g
Water:
88.98 g
Other:
0.3 g
Protein:
0.22 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
41.97 g
Water:
57.27 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +400% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +350.3% |
~equal in
Other
~0.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.089 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.055 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +345.5% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.039g
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 price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 29kcal | 165kcal |
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| Protein | 1.1g | 0.22g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.21g |
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| Vitamin C | 53mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.52g | 38.77g |
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| Carbs | 9.32g | 41.97g |
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| Magnesium | 8mg | 4mg |
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| Calcium | 26mg | 54mg |
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| Potassium | 138mg | 21mg |
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| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.43mg |
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| Sugar | 2.5g | 38.77g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 3.2g |
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| Copper | 0.037mg | 0.143mg |
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| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 16mg | 3mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 22IU | 45IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.05mg |
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| Manganese | 0.03mg | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.1mg | 0.004mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.19mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.08mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.5µg |
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| Folate | 11µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 5.1mg | 4.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.039g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.011g | 0.049g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g | 0.055g |
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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
18%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemon is lower in Sugar (difference - 36.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemon 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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.039 g)
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.