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Persimmon vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between persimmon and maraschino cherries

  • Maraschino cherries have less vitamin C, iron, and potassium than persimmon.
  • Persimmon covers your daily need for vitamin C, 73% more than maraschino cherries.
  • Persimmon has 15 times more potassium than maraschino cherries. While persimmon has 310mg of potassium, maraschino cherries have only 21mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Persimmons, native, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 8.1% 27% 94% 0% 0% 11% 0.13% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1376.2%
Contains more IronIron +481.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +766.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +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 220% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 64%
Protein: 0.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 64.4 g
Other: 0.9 g
42% 57%
Protein: 0.22 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 41.97 g
Water: 57.27 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +263.6%
Contains more FatsFats +90.5%
Contains more WaterWater +12.4%
Contains more OtherOther +172.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Persimmon Maraschino cherry
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Persimmon Maraschino cherry DV% diff.
Vitamin C 66mg 0mg 73%
Iron 2.5mg 0.43mg 26%
Copper 0.143mg 16%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Potassium 310mg 21mg 9%
Phosphorus 26mg 3mg 3%
Carbs 33.5g 41.97g 3%
Calcium 27mg 54mg 3%
Calories 127kcal 165kcal 2%
Zinc 0.26mg 2%
Choline 4.3mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.054mg 1%
Protein 0.8g 0.22g 1%
Manganese 0.012mg 1%
Magnesium 4mg 1%
Fats 0.4g 0.21g 0%
Net carbs 33.5g 38.77g N/A
Sugar 38.77g N/A
Sodium 1mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.004mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.039g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.049g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g 0%
Tryptophan 0.014mg 0%
Threonine 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.035mg 0%
Leucine 0.058mg 0%
Lysine 0.045mg 0%
Methionine 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.036mg 0%
Valine 0.042mg 0%
Histidine 0.016mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Persimmon Maraschino cherry
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
17%
Persimmon
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Persimmon
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Persimmon
Persimmon 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 - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Persimmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169943/nutrients
  2. Maraschino cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167766/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.