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Maraschino cherry vs. Papaya — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Maraschino cherry and Papaya

  • Maraschino cherry is richer in Copper, and Fiber, yet Papaya is richer in Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Papaya is 68% higher.
  • Maraschino cherry contains 5 times more Sugar than Papaya. Maraschino cherry contains 38.77g of Sugar, while Papaya contains 7.82g.

Food types used in this article are Maraschino cherries, canned, drained and Papayas, 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%
Papaya
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 6% 16% 9.4% 15% 2.2% 4.3% 1% 5.2% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +170%
Contains more IronIron +72%
Contains more CopperCopper +217.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +225%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +425%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +766.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +233.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +233.3%
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%
Papaya
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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 203% 57% 6% 0% 5.8% 6.2% 6.7% 11% 8.8% 0% 6.5% 28% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2011.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +8825%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +253.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +660%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +73.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +41.9%
~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
Papaya
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11% 88%
Protein: 0.47 g
Fats: 0.26 g
Carbs: 10.82 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +287.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +113.6%
Contains more FatsFats +23.8%
Contains more WaterWater +53.8%
Contains more OtherOther +18.2%

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
Papaya
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38% 34% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.081 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.072 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.058 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +46.9%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.058g

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 Papaya
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Papaya Opinion
Calories 165kcal 43kcal Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.22g 0.47g Papaya
Fats 0.21g 0.26g Papaya
Vitamin C 0mg 60.9mg Papaya
Net carbs 38.77g 9.12g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 41.97g 10.82g Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 4mg 21mg Papaya
Calcium 54mg 20mg Maraschino cherry
Potassium 21mg 182mg Papaya
Iron 0.43mg 0.25mg Maraschino cherry
Sugar 38.77g 7.82g Papaya
Fiber 3.2g 1.7g Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.143mg 0.045mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.26mg 0.08mg Maraschino cherry
Phosphorus 3mg 10mg Papaya
Sodium 4mg 8mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A 45IU 950IU Papaya
Vitamin A 2µg 47µg Papaya
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.3mg Papaya
Manganese 0.012mg 0.04mg Papaya
Selenium 0.2µg 0.6µg Papaya
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.023mg Papaya
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.027mg Papaya
Vitamin B3 0.004mg 0.357mg Papaya
Vitamin B5 0.054mg 0.191mg Papaya
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.038mg Papaya
Vitamin K 1.5µg 2.6µg Papaya
Folate 0µg 37µg Papaya
Choline 4.3mg 6.1mg Papaya
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.081g Maraschino cherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.072g Papaya
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.058g Papaya
Tryptophan 0.008mg Papaya
Threonine 0.011mg Papaya
Isoleucine 0.008mg Papaya
Leucine 0.016mg Papaya
Lysine 0.025mg Papaya
Methionine 0.002mg Papaya
Phenylalanine 0.009mg Papaya
Valine 0.01mg Papaya
Histidine 0.005mg Papaya
Fructose 3.73g Papaya

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maraschino cherry Papaya
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
26%
Papaya
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Maraschino cherry
8%
Papaya

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Papaya
Papaya is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.95g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Papaya
Papaya is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Papaya - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169926/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.