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Peruvian groundcherry vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Peruvian groundcherry and maraschino cherries?

  • Peruvian groundcherry has more vitamin B3, vitamin C, vitamin B1, iron, and phosphorus than maraschino cherries.
  • Peruvian groundcherry's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 17% higher.

We used Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), raw and Maraschino cherries, canned, drained types in this comparison.

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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% 2.7% 0% 38% 0% 0% 17% 0% 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 IronIron +132.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%

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 37% 12% 0% 0% 28% 9.2% 53% 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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 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 +763.6%
Contains more FatsFats +233.3%
Contains more WaterWater +49.1%
Contains more OtherOther +142.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +274.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peruvian groundcherry Maraschino cherry DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 2.8mg 0.004mg 17%
Copper 0.143mg 16%
Fiber 3.2g 13%
Vitamin C 11mg 0mg 12%
Carbs 11.2g 41.97g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0mg 9%
Iron 1mg 0.43mg 7%
Calories 53kcal 165kcal 6%
Phosphorus 40mg 3mg 5%
Calcium 9mg 54mg 5%
Vitamin A 36µg 2µg 4%
Protein 1.9g 0.22g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0mg 3%
Zinc 0.26mg 2%
Potassium 21mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.054mg 1%
Fats 0.7g 0.21g 1%
Choline 4.3mg 1%
Manganese 0.012mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Magnesium 4mg 1%
Net carbs 11.2g 38.77g N/A
Sugar 38.77g N/A
Sodium 4mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Selenium 0.2µg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.005mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peruvian groundcherry 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
11%
Peruvian groundcherry
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Peruvian groundcherry
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry 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 - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/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.