Prickly pear vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between prickly pear and maraschino cherries
- Prickly pear is higher in magnesium, vitamin C, and potassium, yet maraschino cherries are higher in copper.
- Prickly pear covers your daily magnesium needs 19% more than maraschino cherries.
Food varieties used in this article are Prickly pears, 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 | +2025% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +947.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +700% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +43.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +78.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +116.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
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 | +11400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1100% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.73 g
Fats:
0.51 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
87.55 g
Other:
1.64 g
Protein:
0.22 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
41.97 g
Water:
57.27 g
Other:
0.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +231.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +142.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +397% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +338.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.067 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.213 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.055 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +53.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +287.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -41.8% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Magnesium | 85mg | 4mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 9.57g | 41.97g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.08mg | 0.143mg | 7% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 165kcal | 6% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 21mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06mg | 0.005mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.46mg | 0.004mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 24mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.6g | 3.2g | 2% |
| Folate | 6µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.054mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Choline | 4.3mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.213g | 0.055g | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.012mg | 1% | |
| Protein | 0.73g | 0.22g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.12mg | 0.26mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.51g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.97g | 38.77g | N/A |
| Calcium | 56mg | 54mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 38.77g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.067g | 0.039g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 0.049g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
15%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Prickly pear is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maraschino cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maraschino cherry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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