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Maraschino cherry vs. Elderberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Maraschino cherry and Elderberry?

  • Maraschino cherry is richer in Copper, while Elderberry is higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B1, and Phosphorus.
  • Elderberry's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 40% higher.
  • Elderberry has 2 times less Copper than Maraschino cherry. Maraschino cherry has 0.143mg of Copper, while Elderberry has 0.061mg.

We used Maraschino cherries, canned, drained and Elderberries, raw types in this comparison.

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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 3.6% 11% 25% 60% 20% 3% 17% 0.78% 0% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +134.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +136.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1233.3%
Contains more IronIron +272.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1200%
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.
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 120% 36% 0% 0% 18% 14% 9.4% 8.4% 53% 0% 0% 4.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4500%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
18% 80%
Protein: 0.66 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 18.4 g
Water: 79.8 g
Other: 0.64 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +128.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +200%
Contains more FatsFats +138.1%
Contains more WaterWater +39.3%
Contains more OtherOther +93.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.055 g
7% 23% 71%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.247 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -41%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +63.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +349.1%

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 Elderberry
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maraschino cherry Elderberry Opinion
Calories 165kcal 73kcal Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.22g 0.66g Elderberry
Fats 0.21g 0.5g Elderberry
Vitamin C 0mg 36mg Elderberry
Net carbs 38.77g 11.4g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 41.97g 18.4g Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 4mg 5mg Elderberry
Calcium 54mg 38mg Maraschino cherry
Potassium 21mg 280mg Elderberry
Iron 0.43mg 1.6mg Elderberry
Sugar 38.77g Elderberry
Fiber 3.2g 7g Elderberry
Copper 0.143mg 0.061mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.26mg 0.11mg Maraschino cherry
Phosphorus 3mg 39mg Elderberry
Sodium 4mg 6mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A 45IU 600IU Elderberry
Vitamin A 2µg 30µg Elderberry
Vitamin E 0.05mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.012mg Maraschino cherry
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Elderberry
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.07mg Elderberry
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.06mg Elderberry
Vitamin B3 0.004mg 0.5mg Elderberry
Vitamin B5 0.054mg 0.14mg Elderberry
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.23mg Elderberry
Vitamin K 1.5µg Maraschino cherry
Folate 0µg 6µg Elderberry
Choline 4.3mg Maraschino cherry
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.023g Elderberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.08g Elderberry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.247g Elderberry
Tryptophan 0.013mg Elderberry
Threonine 0.027mg Elderberry
Isoleucine 0.027mg Elderberry
Leucine 0.06mg Elderberry
Lysine 0.026mg Elderberry
Methionine 0.014mg Elderberry
Phenylalanine 0.04mg Elderberry
Valine 0.033mg Elderberry
Histidine 0.015mg Elderberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Maraschino cherry Elderberry
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
20%
Elderberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Maraschino cherry
14%
Elderberry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Elderberry
Elderberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Elderberry
Elderberry 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.

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. Elderberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171727/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.