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Maraschino cherry vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Maraschino cherry and Watermelon

  • Maraschino cherry is richer in Copper, and Fiber, yet Watermelon is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Maraschino cherry is 11% higher.
  • Maraschino cherry contains 8 times more Fiber than Watermelon. Maraschino cherry contains 3.2g of Fiber, while Watermelon contains 0.4g.
  • Watermelon contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Maraschino cherries, canned, drained and Watermelon, 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 7.1% 2.1% 9.9% 9% 14% 2.7% 4.7% 0.13% 5% 2.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +671.4%
Contains more IronIron +79.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +240.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +160%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +433.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +266.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +216.7%
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%
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 27% 34% 1% 0% 8.3% 4.8% 3.3% 13% 10% 0% 0.25% 2.3% 2.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1400%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4350%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +309.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +800%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.05mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~4.1mg

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
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more FatsFats +40%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +455.9%
Contains more OtherOther +37.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +177.3%
Contains more WaterWater +59.7%

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
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +32.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -59%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.05g

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 Watermelon
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Watermelon Opinion
Calories 165kcal 30kcal Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.22g 0.61g Watermelon
Fats 0.21g 0.15g Maraschino cherry
Vitamin C 0mg 8.1mg Watermelon
Net carbs 38.77g 7.15g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 41.97g 7.55g Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 4mg 10mg Watermelon
Calcium 54mg 7mg Maraschino cherry
Potassium 21mg 112mg Watermelon
Iron 0.43mg 0.24mg Maraschino cherry
Sugar 38.77g 6.2g Watermelon
Fiber 3.2g 0.4g Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.143mg 0.042mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.26mg 0.1mg Maraschino cherry
Phosphorus 3mg 11mg Watermelon
Sodium 4mg 1mg Watermelon
Vitamin A 45IU 569IU Watermelon
Vitamin A 2µg 28µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0.05mg
Manganese 0.012mg 0.038mg Watermelon
Selenium 0.2µg 0.4µg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.033mg Watermelon
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.021mg Watermelon
Vitamin B3 0.004mg 0.178mg Watermelon
Vitamin B5 0.054mg 0.221mg Watermelon
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0.045mg Watermelon
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.1µg Maraschino cherry
Folate 0µg 3µg Watermelon
Choline 4.3mg 4.1mg Maraschino cherry
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.016g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.037g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0.05g Maraschino cherry
Tryptophan 0.007mg Watermelon
Threonine 0.027mg Watermelon
Isoleucine 0.019mg Watermelon
Leucine 0.018mg Watermelon
Lysine 0.062mg Watermelon
Methionine 0.006mg Watermelon
Phenylalanine 0.015mg Watermelon
Valine 0.016mg Watermelon
Histidine 0.006mg Watermelon
Fructose 3.36g Watermelon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Maraschino cherry Watermelon
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
8%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Maraschino cherry
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 32.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Watermelon
Watermelon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Watermelon
Watermelon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.