Maraschino cherry vs. Acerola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Maraschino cherry and Acerola different?
- Maraschino cherry is higher in Fiber, and Copper, however, Acerola is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Acerola is 1864% higher.
- Maraschino cherry contains 5 times more Calcium than Acerola. While Maraschino cherry contains 54mg of Calcium, Acerola contains only 12mg.
Maraschino cherries, canned, drained and Acerola, (west indian cherry), raw are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +350% |
| Contains more IronIron | +115% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +160% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -42.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +595.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +266.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1604.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +9900% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +472.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.22 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
41.97 g
Water:
57.27 g
Other:
0.33 g
Protein:
0.4 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
7.69 g
Water:
91.41 g
Other:
0.2 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +445.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +65% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +81.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +42.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +59.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.055 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.09 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -42.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +67.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +63.6% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 165kcal | 32kcal |
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| Protein | 0.22g | 0.4g |
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| Fats | 0.21g | 0.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1677.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 38.77g | 6.59g |
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| Carbs | 41.97g | 7.69g |
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| Magnesium | 4mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 54mg | 12mg |
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| Potassium | 21mg | 146mg |
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| Iron | 0.43mg | 0.2mg |
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| Sugar | 38.77g |
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| Fiber | 3.2g | 1.1g |
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| Copper | 0.143mg | 0.086mg |
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| Zinc | 0.26mg | 0.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 3mg | 11mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 7mg |
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| Vitamin A | 45IU | 767IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 38µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg |
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| Manganese | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.004mg | 0.4mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.054mg | 0.309mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.005mg | 0.009mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.5µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 14µg |
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| Choline | 4.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.039g | 0.068g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.049g | 0.082g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.055g | 0.09g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
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438%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
8%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maraschino cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maraschino cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Acerola is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.77g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Acerola 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.