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Maraschino cherry vs. Fruit salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between maraschino cherries and fruit salad

  • Maraschino cherries have more copper and fiber, while fruit salad has more manganese.
  • Fruit salad contains 5 times less calcium than maraschino cherries. Maraschino cherries contain 54mg of calcium, while fruit salad contains 11mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Maraschino cherries, canned, drained and Fruit salad, (peach and pear and apricot and pineapple and cherry), canned, juice pack, solids and liquids.

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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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 9.4% 17% 3.8% 6% 0.65% 20% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +390.9%
Contains more IronIron +72%
Contains more CopperCopper +186%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +452.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +366.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1158.3%

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.
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% 0.67% 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 11% 10% 0% 0% 2.8% 3.2% 6.7% 3.2% 6.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8800%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +440%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.053mg
~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
13% 86%
Protein: 0.51 g
Fats: 0.03 g
Carbs: 13.05 g
Water: 86.15 g
Other: 0.26 g
Contains more FatsFats +600%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +221.6%
Contains more OtherOther +26.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +131.8%
Contains more WaterWater +50.4%

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
20% 25% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.004 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +880%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +400%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.7%

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 Fruit salad
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maraschino cherry Fruit salad DV% diff.
Copper 0.143mg 0.05mg 10%
Carbs 41.97g 13.05g 10%
Fiber 3.2g 1g 9%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.151mg 6%
Calories 165kcal 50kcal 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.3mg 4%
Calcium 54mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin A 2µg 30µg 3%
Potassium 21mg 116mg 3%
Phosphorus 3mg 14mg 2%
Iron 0.43mg 0.25mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.004mg 0.356mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.027mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.014mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.011mg 1%
Folate 0µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Choline 4.3mg 1%
Protein 0.22g 0.51g 1%
Magnesium 4mg 8mg 1%
Zinc 0.26mg 0.14mg 1%
Fats 0.21g 0.03g 0%
Net carbs 38.77g 12.05g N/A
Sugar 38.77g N/A
Sodium 4mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.054mg 0.053mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.039g 0.004g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.049g 0.005g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.011g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maraschino cherry Fruit salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
3%
Fruit salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Maraschino cherry
8%
Fruit salad

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fruit salad
Fruit salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fruit salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174670/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.