Nectarine vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between nectarine and cherries
- Nectarine contains less vitamin A and vitamin C than cherries.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cherries is 19% higher.
- Cherries have 11 times less vitamin E than nectarine. Nectarine has 0.77mg of vitamin E, while cherries have 0.07mg.
- Nectarine has a higher glycemic index than cherries.
Food types used in this article are Nectarines, raw and Cherries, sour, red, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +73.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +107.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +181.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +85.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +276.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +48.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +76% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +60% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more OtherOther | +23.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.5% |
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Protein
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Fats
~0.3g
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Water
~86.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -63.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25.6% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.082g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +508.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +166.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +156.2% |
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Lactose
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Maltose
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Galactose
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 17µg | 64µg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 10mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.125mg | 0.4mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.77mg | 0.07mg | 5% |
| Fructose | 1.37g | 3.51g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.054mg | 0.112mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.104mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 26mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Folate | 5µg | 8µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.025mg | 0.044mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 10.55g | 12.18g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.185mg | 0.143mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 173mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.027mg | 0.04mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.17mg | 0.1mg | 1% |
| Calories | 44kcal | 50kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 1.06g | 1g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.32g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 8.85g | 10.58g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 9mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.28mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.89g | 8.49g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.7g | 1.6g | 0% |
| Starch | 0.07g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2.1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 6.2mg | 6.1mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.068g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.088g | 0.082g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.113g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.009mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.014mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.021mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.013mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.008mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nectarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nectarine contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nectarine is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.043g)
Which food is cheaper?
Nectarine is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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