Melon vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Melon and Maraschino cherry
- Melon has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, while Maraschino cherry has more Copper, and Fiber.
- Melon's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 24% higher.
- Maraschino cherry contains 33 times less Vitamin B6 than Melon. Melon contains 0.163mg of Vitamin B6, while Maraschino cherry contains 0.005mg.
- The amount of Sugar in Melon is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Melons, casaba, raw and Maraschino cherries, canned, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +175% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +766.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +191.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
| 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% |
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.
| 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% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.11 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
6.58 g
Water:
91.85 g
Other:
0.36 g
Protein:
0.22 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
41.97 g
Water:
57.27 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +404.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +60.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +110% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +537.8% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.039 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.055 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -35.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +2350% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +41% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 28kcal | 165kcal |
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| Protein | 1.11g | 0.22g |
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| Fats | 0.1g | 0.21g |
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| Vitamin C | 21.8mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 5.68g | 38.77g |
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| Carbs | 6.58g | 41.97g |
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| Magnesium | 11mg | 4mg |
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| Calcium | 11mg | 54mg |
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| Potassium | 182mg | 21mg |
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| Iron | 0.34mg | 0.43mg |
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| Sugar | 5.69g | 38.77g |
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| Fiber | 0.9g | 3.2g |
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| Copper | 0.06mg | 0.143mg |
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| Zinc | 0.07mg | 0.26mg |
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| Phosphorus | 5mg | 3mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 45IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0.05mg | |
| Manganese | 0.035mg | 0.012mg |
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| Selenium | 0.4µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.031mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.232mg | 0.004mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.084mg | 0.054mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.163mg | 0.005mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 1.5µg |
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| Folate | 8µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 7.6mg | 4.3mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.025g | 0.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.049g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.039g | 0.055g |
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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
11%
1%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Melon is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Melon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Melon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maraschino cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
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.