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Maraschino cherry vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Maraschino cherry and Grapefruit

  • Maraschino cherry has more Copper, and Fiber, however, Grapefruit is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
  • Grapefruit covers your daily Vitamin C needs 35% more than Maraschino cherry.
  • Grapefruit has 6 times less Sugar than Maraschino cherry. Maraschino cherry has 38.77g of Sugar, while Grapefruit has 6.89g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Maraschino cherries, canned, drained and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.

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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 6.4% 6.6% 12% 3% 11% 1.9% 7.7% 0% 2.9% 0.55%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +145.5%
Contains more IronIron +437.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +346.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +271.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +542.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +500%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +83.3%

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% 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 104% 69% 2.6% 0% 11% 7.2% 3.8% 16% 12% 0% 0% 9.8% 4.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2455.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +160%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5000%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +385.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +960%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +79.1%
~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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more FatsFats +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +293.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +250%
Contains more WaterWater +53.8%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%

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
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.036 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +145%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -46.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maraschino cherry Grapefruit Opinion
Calories 165kcal 42kcal Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.22g 0.77g Grapefruit
Fats 0.21g 0.14g Maraschino cherry
Vitamin C 0mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Net carbs 38.77g 9.06g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 41.97g 10.66g Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 4mg 9mg Grapefruit
Calcium 54mg 22mg Maraschino cherry
Potassium 21mg 135mg Grapefruit
Iron 0.43mg 0.08mg Maraschino cherry
Sugar 38.77g 6.89g Grapefruit
Fiber 3.2g 1.6g Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.143mg 0.032mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.26mg 0.07mg Maraschino cherry
Phosphorus 3mg 18mg Grapefruit
Sodium 4mg 0mg Grapefruit
Vitamin A 45IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A 2µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.13mg Grapefruit
Manganese 0.012mg 0.022mg Grapefruit
Selenium 0.2µg 0.1µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.043mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.031mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B3 0.004mg 0.204mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B5 0.054mg 0.262mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.053mg Grapefruit
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg Maraschino cherry
Folate 0µg 13µg Grapefruit
Choline 4.3mg 7.7mg Grapefruit
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.021g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.02g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.036g Maraschino cherry
Tryptophan 0.008mg Grapefruit
Threonine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Isoleucine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Leucine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Lysine 0.019mg Grapefruit
Methionine 0.007mg Grapefruit
Phenylalanine 0.013mg Grapefruit
Valine 0.015mg Grapefruit
Histidine 0.008mg Grapefruit
Fructose 1.77g Grapefruit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maraschino cherry Grapefruit
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
18%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Maraschino cherry
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit 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.

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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.