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Maraschino cherry vs. Chokecherries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Maraschino cherry and Chokecherries?

  • Maraschino cherry is higher in Copper, however, Chokecherries are richer in Fiber, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Chokecherries' daily need coverage for Fiber is 55% more.
  • Chokecherries contain 2 times less Copper than Maraschino cherry. Maraschino cherry contains 0.143mg of Copper, while Chokecherries contain 0.068mg.

We used Maraschino cherries, canned, drained and Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Shoshone Bannock) 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 2.9% 16% 1.9% 16% 48% 7.1% 1.3% 0.52% 1.6% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 12% 27% 15% 23% 5.2% 19% 0.26% 25% 9.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35%
Contains more CopperCopper +110.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +36.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +425%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1371.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1500%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +750%
~equal in Iron ~0.4mg

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.
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%
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 2.3% 2.6% 15% 0% 7.3% 13% 13% 20% 45% 0% 73% 7.5% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +511.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3760%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1853.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~43IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
42% 57%
Protein: 0.22 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 41.97 g
Water: 57.27 g
Other: 0.33 g
3% 34% 62%
Protein: 2.89 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 33.88 g
Water: 61.5 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1213.6%
Contains more FatsFats +366.7%
Contains more OtherOther +127.3%
~equal in Water ~61.5g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maraschino cherry Chokecherries Opinion
Calories 165kcal 156kcal Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.22g 2.89g Chokecherries
Fats 0.21g 0.98g Chokecherries
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Chokecherries
Net carbs 38.77g 16.88g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 41.97g 33.88g Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 4mg 21mg Chokecherries
Calcium 54mg 40mg Maraschino cherry
Potassium 21mg 309mg Chokecherries
Iron 0.43mg 0.4mg Maraschino cherry
Sugar 38.77g 14.22g Chokecherries
Fiber 3.2g 17g Chokecherries
Copper 0.143mg 0.068mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.26mg 0.19mg Maraschino cherry
Starch 0.87g Chokecherries
Phosphorus 3mg 45mg Chokecherries
Sodium 4mg 2mg Chokecherries
Vitamin A 45IU 43IU Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.75mg Chokecherries
Manganese 0.012mg 0.192mg Chokecherries
Selenium 0.2µg 1.7µg Chokecherries
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.029mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.058mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B3 0.004mg 0.672mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B5 0.054mg 0.33mg Chokecherries
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.193mg Chokecherries
Vitamin K 1.5µg 29.3µg Chokecherries
Folate 0µg 10µg Chokecherries
Choline 4.3mg Maraschino cherry
Saturated Fat 0.039g Chokecherries
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g Maraschino cherry
Fructose 5.38g Chokecherries

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maraschino cherry Chokecherries
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
1%
Maraschino cherry
15%
Chokecherries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Maraschino cherry
15%
Chokecherries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Maraschino cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167766/nutrients
  2. Chokecherries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168058/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.