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Maraschino cherry vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Maraschino cherry and Kumquat?

  • Maraschino cherry is higher in Copper, however, Kumquat is richer in Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Kumquat's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 49% more.
  • Kumquat contains 4 times less Sugar than Maraschino cherry. Maraschino cherry contains 38.77g of Sugar, while Kumquat contains 9.36g.

We used Maraschino cherries, canned, drained and Kumquats, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 19% 16% 32% 32% 4.6% 8.1% 1.3% 18% 0%
Contains more CopperCopper +50.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +52.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +785.7%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +533.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1025%

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%
Kumquat
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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 146% 17% 3% 0% 9.3% 21% 8% 12% 8.3% 0% 0% 13% 4.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +544.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10625%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +285.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +620%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +95.3%
~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
2% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +164%
Contains more ProteinProtein +754.5%
Contains more FatsFats +309.5%
Contains more WaterWater +41.2%
Contains more OtherOther +54.5%

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
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.171 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -62.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +214.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +210.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maraschino cherry Kumquat Opinion
Calories 165kcal 71kcal Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.22g 1.88g Kumquat
Fats 0.21g 0.86g Kumquat
Vitamin C 0mg 43.9mg Kumquat
Net carbs 38.77g 9.4g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 41.97g 15.9g Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 4mg 20mg Kumquat
Calcium 54mg 62mg Kumquat
Potassium 21mg 186mg Kumquat
Iron 0.43mg 0.86mg Kumquat
Sugar 38.77g 9.36g Kumquat
Fiber 3.2g 6.5g Kumquat
Copper 0.143mg 0.095mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.26mg 0.17mg Maraschino cherry
Phosphorus 3mg 19mg Kumquat
Sodium 4mg 10mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A 45IU 290IU Kumquat
Vitamin A 2µg 15µg Kumquat
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.15mg Kumquat
Manganese 0.012mg 0.135mg Kumquat
Selenium 0.2µg 0µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.037mg Kumquat
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.09mg Kumquat
Vitamin B3 0.004mg 0.429mg Kumquat
Vitamin B5 0.054mg 0.208mg Kumquat
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.036mg Kumquat
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg Maraschino cherry
Folate 0µg 17µg Kumquat
Choline 4.3mg 8.4mg Kumquat
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.103g Maraschino cherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.154g Kumquat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.171g Kumquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maraschino cherry Kumquat
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
19%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Maraschino cherry
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.064g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 29.41g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kumquat
Kumquat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kumquat
Kumquat 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/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.