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Maraschino cherry vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Maraschino cherry and Melon

  • Maraschino cherry has more Copper, and Fiber, while Melon has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Melon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 24% higher.
  • Melon contains 7 times less Sugar than Maraschino cherry. Maraschino cherry contains 38.77g of Sugar, while Melon contains 5.69g.

The food types used in this comparison are Maraschino cherries, canned, drained and Melons, casaba, 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%
Melon
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 3.3% 16% 13% 20% 1.9% 2.1% 1.2% 4.6% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +390.9%
Contains more IronIron +26.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +138.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +271.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +175%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +766.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +191.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%

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%
Melon
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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 73% 0% 1% 0% 3.8% 7.2% 4.4% 5% 38% 0% 6.3% 6% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3160%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +66.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.05mg
~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
Melon
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7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more FatsFats +110%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +537.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +404.5%
Contains more WaterWater +60.4%
~equal in Other ~0.36g

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
Melon
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38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.039 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2350%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -35.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maraschino cherry Melon Opinion
Calories 165kcal 28kcal Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.22g 1.11g Melon
Fats 0.21g 0.1g Maraschino cherry
Vitamin C 0mg 21.8mg Melon
Net carbs 38.77g 5.68g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 41.97g 6.58g Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 4mg 11mg Melon
Calcium 54mg 11mg Maraschino cherry
Potassium 21mg 182mg Melon
Iron 0.43mg 0.34mg Maraschino cherry
Sugar 38.77g 5.69g Melon
Fiber 3.2g 0.9g Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.143mg 0.06mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.26mg 0.07mg Maraschino cherry
Phosphorus 3mg 5mg Melon
Sodium 4mg 9mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A 45IU 0IU Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.05mg
Manganese 0.012mg 0.035mg Melon
Selenium 0.2µg 0.4µg Melon
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.015mg Melon
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.031mg Melon
Vitamin B3 0.004mg 0.232mg Melon
Vitamin B5 0.054mg 0.084mg Melon
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.163mg Melon
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.5µg Melon
Folate 0µg 8µg Melon
Choline 4.3mg 7.6mg Melon
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.025g Melon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.002g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.039g Maraschino cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maraschino cherry Melon
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
11%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Maraschino cherry
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melon
Melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/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.