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Maraschino cherry vs. Guava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Maraschino cherry and Guava?

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Folate, Potassium, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Vitamin B1 in Guava is higher than in Maraschino cherry.
  • Guava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 254% more.

We used Maraschino cherries, canned, drained and Guavas, common, raw 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%
Guava
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.4% 37% 9.8% 77% 6.3% 17% 0.26% 20% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +200%
Contains more IronIron +65.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +13%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1885.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1150%
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%
Guava
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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 761% 37% 15% 0% 17% 9.2% 20% 27% 25% 0% 6.5% 37% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1286.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1360%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +27000%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +735.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +73.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.7%
~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
Guava
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3% 14% 81%
Protein: 2.55 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 14.32 g
Water: 80.8 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +193.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1059.1%
Contains more FatsFats +352.4%
Contains more WaterWater +41.1%
Contains more OtherOther +318.2%

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
Guava
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36% 11% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.401 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +77.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +629.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maraschino cherry Guava Opinion
Calories 165kcal 68kcal Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.22g 2.55g Guava
Fats 0.21g 0.95g Guava
Vitamin C 0mg 228.3mg Guava
Net carbs 38.77g 8.92g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 41.97g 14.32g Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 4mg 22mg Guava
Calcium 54mg 18mg Maraschino cherry
Potassium 21mg 417mg Guava
Iron 0.43mg 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Sugar 38.77g 8.92g Guava
Fiber 3.2g 5.4g Guava
Copper 0.143mg 0.23mg Guava
Zinc 0.26mg 0.23mg Maraschino cherry
Phosphorus 3mg 40mg Guava
Sodium 4mg 2mg Guava
Vitamin A 45IU 624IU Guava
Vitamin A 2µg 31µg Guava
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.73mg Guava
Manganese 0.012mg 0.15mg Guava
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Guava
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.067mg Guava
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.04mg Guava
Vitamin B3 0.004mg 1.084mg Guava
Vitamin B5 0.054mg 0.451mg Guava
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.11mg Guava
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.6µg Guava
Folate 0µg 49µg Guava
Choline 4.3mg 7.6mg Guava
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.272g Maraschino cherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.087g Guava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.401g Guava
Tryptophan 0.022mg Guava
Threonine 0.096mg Guava
Isoleucine 0.093mg Guava
Leucine 0.171mg Guava
Lysine 0.072mg Guava
Methionine 0.016mg Guava
Phenylalanine 0.006mg Guava
Valine 0.087mg Guava
Histidine 0.022mg Guava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maraschino cherry Guava
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
74%
Guava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Maraschino cherry
19%
Guava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.233g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Guava
Guava is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Guava
Guava contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Guava
Guava 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. Guava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173044/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.