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Maraschino cherry vs. Longan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Maraschino cherry and Longan

  • Maraschino cherry has more Fiber, and Calcium, however, Longan is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Longan covers your daily Vitamin C needs 93% more than Maraschino cherry.
  • Longan has 54 times less Calcium than Maraschino cherry. Maraschino cherry has 54mg of Calcium, while Longan has 1mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Maraschino cherries, canned, drained and Longans, raw.

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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%
Longan
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 0.3% 23% 4.9% 56% 1.4% 9% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5300%
Contains more IronIron +230.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +420%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1166.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +333.3%

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%
Longan
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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 280% 0% 0% 0% 7.8% 32% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~µg

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
Longan
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15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more FatsFats +110%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +177.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +495.5%
Contains more WaterWater +44.5%
Contains more OtherOther +112.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maraschino cherry Longan Opinion
Calories 165kcal 60kcal Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.22g 1.31g Longan
Fats 0.21g 0.1g Maraschino cherry
Vitamin C 0mg 84mg Longan
Net carbs 38.77g 14.04g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 41.97g 15.14g Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 4mg 10mg Longan
Calcium 54mg 1mg Maraschino cherry
Potassium 21mg 266mg Longan
Iron 0.43mg 0.13mg Maraschino cherry
Sugar 38.77g Longan
Fiber 3.2g 1.1g Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.143mg 0.169mg Longan
Zinc 0.26mg 0.05mg Maraschino cherry
Phosphorus 3mg 21mg Longan
Sodium 4mg 0mg Longan
Vitamin A 45IU Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A 2µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin E 0.05mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.012mg 0.052mg Longan
Selenium 0.2µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.031mg Longan
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.14mg Longan
Vitamin B3 0.004mg 0.3mg Longan
Vitamin B5 0.054mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B6 0.005mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin K 1.5µg Maraschino cherry
Choline 4.3mg Maraschino cherry
Saturated Fat 0.039g Longan
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g Maraschino cherry
Threonine 0.034mg Longan
Isoleucine 0.026mg Longan
Leucine 0.054mg Longan
Lysine 0.046mg Longan
Methionine 0.013mg Longan
Phenylalanine 0.03mg Longan
Valine 0.058mg Longan
Histidine 0.012mg Longan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maraschino cherry Longan
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
25%
Longan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Maraschino cherry
11%
Longan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Longan
Longan is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
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. Longan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169089/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.