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Pineapple vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pineapple and Maraschino cherry

  • Pineapple is richer in Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1, yet Maraschino cherry is richer in Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Pineapple is 53% higher.
  • Pineapple contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Pineapple, raw, all varieties 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 8.6% 3.9% 9.6% 11% 37% 3.3% 3.4% 0.13% 121% 0.55%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +419%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7625%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +315.4%
Contains more IronIron +48.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +30%
Contains more ZincZinc +116.7%
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 159% 3.5% 0.4% 0% 20% 7.4% 9.4% 13% 26% 0% 1.8% 14% 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 0% 2.7% 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 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12400%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +294.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2140%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +150%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +114.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 86%
Protein: 0.54 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 13.12 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 0.22 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 +145.5%
Contains more WaterWater +50.2%
Contains more FatsFats +75%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +219.9%
Contains more OtherOther +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 21% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.009 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
27% 34% 38%
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 -76.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +276.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pineapple Maraschino cherry
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 Pineapple Maraschino cherry Opinion
Calories 50kcal 165kcal Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.54g 0.22g Pineapple
Fats 0.12g 0.21g Maraschino cherry
Vitamin C 47.8mg 0mg Pineapple
Net carbs 11.72g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 13.12g 41.97g Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 12mg 4mg Pineapple
Calcium 13mg 54mg Maraschino cherry
Potassium 109mg 21mg Pineapple
Iron 0.29mg 0.43mg Maraschino cherry
Sugar 9.85g 38.77g Pineapple
Fiber 1.4g 3.2g Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.11mg 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.12mg 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Phosphorus 8mg 3mg Pineapple
Sodium 1mg 4mg Pineapple
Vitamin A 58IU 45IU Pineapple
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Pineapple
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.05mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.927mg 0.012mg Pineapple
Selenium 0.1µg 0.2µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B1 0.079mg 0mg Pineapple
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0mg Pineapple
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.004mg Pineapple
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 0.054mg Pineapple
Vitamin B6 0.112mg 0.005mg Pineapple
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1.5µg Maraschino cherry
Folate 18µg 0µg Pineapple
Choline 5.5mg 4.3mg Pineapple
Saturated Fat 0.009g 0.039g Pineapple
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g 0.049g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.055g Maraschino cherry
Tryptophan 0.005mg Pineapple
Threonine 0.019mg Pineapple
Isoleucine 0.019mg Pineapple
Leucine 0.024mg Pineapple
Lysine 0.026mg Pineapple
Methionine 0.012mg Pineapple
Phenylalanine 0.021mg Pineapple
Valine 0.024mg Pineapple
Histidine 0.01mg Pineapple
Fructose 2.12g Pineapple

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pineapple 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
20%
Pineapple
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Pineapple
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pineapple
Pineapple contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pineapple
Pineapple is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pineapple
Pineapple is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
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.

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. Pineapple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169124/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.