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Maraschino cherry vs. Sour cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between maraschino cherries and sour cherries

  • Maraschino cherries have more fiber; however, sour cherries are richer in vitamin K.
  • Sour cherries have 6 times less sugar than maraschino cherries. Maraschino cherries have 38.77g of sugar, while sour cherries have 6.99g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Maraschino cherries, canned, drained and Cherries, sour, canned, water pack, drained.

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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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 24% 0% 1.9% 6.9% 0.52% 7.7% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +390.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +271.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +447.6%
Contains more IronIron +48.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +433.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +391.7%
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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 1% 0% 0% 0% 6.3% 15% 4.9% 2.5% 11% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +840%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +440%
~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
10% 88%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.45 g
Water: 88.31 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +301.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +213.6%
Contains more WaterWater +54.2%
~equal in Fats ~0.21g
~equal in Other ~0.34g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maraschino cherry Sour cherry DV% diff.
Copper 0.143mg 16%
Carbs 41.97g 10.45g 11%
Fiber 3.2g 1.2g 8%
Calories 165kcal 42kcal 6%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 8.1µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.065mg 5%
Calcium 54mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.047mg 3%
Fructose 2.79g 3%
Iron 0.43mg 0.64mg 3%
Potassium 21mg 115mg 3%
Manganese 0.012mg 0.059mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.004mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.025mg 2%
Phosphorus 3mg 16mg 2%
Zinc 0.26mg 0.07mg 2%
Choline 4.3mg 1%
Protein 0.22g 0.69g 1%
Magnesium 4mg 8mg 1%
Fats 0.21g 0.21g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 38.77g 9.25g N/A
Sugar 38.77g 6.99g N/A
Sodium 4mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.054mg 0.041mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.039g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.049g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maraschino cherry Sour cherry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
5%
Sour cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Maraschino cherry
6%
Sour cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
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. Sour cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167769/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.