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Maraschino cherry vs. Loquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Maraschino cherry and Loquat

  • Maraschino cherry has more Copper, and Fiber, however, Loquat has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Maraschino cherry's daily need coverage for Copper is 11% more.
  • Maraschino cherry has 3 times more Calcium than Loquat. Maraschino cherry has 54mg of Calcium, while Loquat has 16mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Maraschino cherries, canned, drained and Loquats, 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%
Loquat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 4.8% 23% 11% 13% 1.4% 12% 0.13% 19% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +237.5%
Contains more IronIron +53.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +257.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +420%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1166.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +800%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1133.3%
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%
Loquat
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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 3.3% 92% 0% 0% 4.8% 5.5% 3.4% 0% 23% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3295.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
Loquat
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12% 87%
Protein: 0.43 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 12.14 g
Water: 86.73 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +245.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +95.5%
Contains more WaterWater +51.4%
Contains more OtherOther +51.5%
~equal in Fats ~0.2g

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
Loquat
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29% 6% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +512.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +65.5%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.04g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maraschino cherry Loquat Opinion
Calories 165kcal 47kcal Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.22g 0.43g Loquat
Fats 0.21g 0.2g Maraschino cherry
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Loquat
Net carbs 38.77g 10.44g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 41.97g 12.14g Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 4mg 13mg Loquat
Calcium 54mg 16mg Maraschino cherry
Potassium 21mg 266mg Loquat
Iron 0.43mg 0.28mg Maraschino cherry
Sugar 38.77g Loquat
Fiber 3.2g 1.7g Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.143mg 0.04mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.26mg 0.05mg Maraschino cherry
Phosphorus 3mg 27mg Loquat
Sodium 4mg 1mg Loquat
Vitamin A 45IU 1528IU Loquat
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 76µg Loquat
Vitamin E 0.05mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.012mg 0.148mg Loquat
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Loquat
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.019mg Loquat
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.024mg Loquat
Vitamin B3 0.004mg 0.18mg Loquat
Vitamin B5 0.054mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.1mg Loquat
Vitamin K 1.5µg Maraschino cherry
Folate 0µg 14µg Loquat
Choline 4.3mg Maraschino cherry
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.04g Maraschino cherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.008g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.091g Loquat
Tryptophan 0.005mg Loquat
Threonine 0.015mg Loquat
Isoleucine 0.015mg Loquat
Leucine 0.026mg Loquat
Lysine 0.023mg Loquat
Methionine 0.004mg Loquat
Phenylalanine 0.014mg Loquat
Valine 0.021mg Loquat
Histidine 0.007mg Loquat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
11%
Loquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Maraschino cherry
10%
Loquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Loquat
Loquat is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Loquat
Loquat contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Loquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169908/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.