Lime vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between lime and maraschino cherries?
- Lime is higher in vitamin C; however, maraschino cherries are richer in copper.
- Lime's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 32% more.
- Maraschino cherries contain 5 times less potassium than lime. Lime contains 102mg of potassium, while maraschino cherries contain 21mg.
- Lime has less sugar.
We used Limes, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +385.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +500% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +136.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +50% |
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 EVitamin E | +340% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +4900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +301.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +760% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +18.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +150% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
10.54 g
Water:
88.26 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 | +218.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +54.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +298.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.21g
~equal in
Other
~0.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.022 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.055 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 | -43.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +157.9% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.055g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 29.1mg | 0mg | 32% |
| Carbs | 10.54g | 41.97g | 10% |
| Copper | 0.065mg | 0.143mg | 9% |
| Calories | 30kcal | 165kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.03mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.043mg | 0.005mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.217mg | 0.054mg | 3% |
| Folate | 8µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 3.2g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 18mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.6µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.004mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.22mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Protein | 0.7g | 0.22g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.11mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.74g | 38.77g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 6mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.69g | 38.77g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.2µg | 0% |
| Choline | 5.1mg | 4.3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.022g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.019g | 0.049g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.055g | 0.055g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.002mg | 0% |
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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lime is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.08g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lime contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lime is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lime 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.