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Maraschino cherry vs. Pomegranate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between maraschino cherries and pomegranate

  • Pomegranate is richer than maraschino cherries in vitamin K, vitamin C, folate, vitamin B5, potassium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for pomegranate is 12% higher.
  • Maraschino cherries contain 5 times more calcium than pomegranate. Maraschino cherries contain 54mg of calcium, while pomegranate contains 10mg.

Food types used in this article are Maraschino cherries, canned, drained and Pomegranates, 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +440%
Contains more IronIron +43.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1023.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +10.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +34.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +891.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +150%

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% 0.67% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0.08% 3.2% 1.2% 0% 3.8% 0% 2.3%
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 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7225%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +598.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +993.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +76.7%
~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% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +124.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +659.1%
Contains more FatsFats +457.1%
Contains more WaterWater +36.1%
Contains more OtherOther +60.6%

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
41% 32% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +89.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.6%

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 Pomegranate
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maraschino cherry Pomegranate DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.5µg 16.4µg 12%
Vitamin C 0mg 10.2mg 11%
Folate 0µg 38µg 10%
Carbs 41.97g 18.7g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.054mg 0.377mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.067mg 6%
Potassium 21mg 236mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.075mg 5%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.119mg 5%
Phosphorus 3mg 36mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.053mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.6mg 4%
Calories 165kcal 83kcal 4%
Calcium 54mg 10mg 4%
Fiber 3.2g 4g 3%
Protein 0.22g 1.67g 3%
Copper 0.143mg 0.158mg 2%
Iron 0.43mg 0.3mg 2%
Magnesium 4mg 12mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.004mg 0.293mg 2%
Choline 4.3mg 7.6mg 1%
Selenium 0.2µg 0.5µg 1%
Fats 0.21g 1.17g 1%
Zinc 0.26mg 0.35mg 1%
Net carbs 38.77g 14.7g N/A
Sugar 38.77g 13.67g N/A
Sodium 4mg 3mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.039g 0.12g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.049g 0.093g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.079g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Maraschino cherry Pomegranate
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
15%
Pomegranate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Maraschino cherry
14%
Pomegranate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/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.