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Quince vs. Chokecherries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between quince and chokecherries

  • Quince is higher in vitamin C and copper, yet chokecherries are higher in fiber and vitamin B6.
  • Chokecherries cover your daily fiber needs 60% more than quince.
  • Quince contains 21 times more vitamin C than chokecherries. While quince contains 15mg of vitamin C, chokecherries contain only 0.7mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Quinces, raw and Chokecherries, raw, pitted (Shoshone Bannock).

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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.
Quince
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.3% 17% 26% 43% 1.1% 7.3% 0.52% 0% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 12% 27% 15% 23% 5.2% 19% 0.26% 25% 9.3%
Contains more IronIron +75%
Contains more CopperCopper +91.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +162.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +263.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +375%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +183.3%

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.
Quince
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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 50% 0.67% 0% 0% 5% 6.9% 3.8% 4.9% 9.2% 0% 0% 2.3% 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 2.3% 0.67% 15% 0% 7.3% 13% 13% 20% 45% 0% 73% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +45%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +236%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +307.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +382.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~2µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
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15% 84%
Protein: 0.4 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.3 g
Water: 83.8 g
Other: 0.4 g
3% 34% 62%
Protein: 2.89 g
Fats: 0.98 g
Carbs: 33.88 g
Water: 61.5 g
Other: 0.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +36.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +622.5%
Contains more FatsFats +880%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +121.4%
Contains more OtherOther +87.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Quince Chokecherries
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Chokecherries DV% diff.
Fiber 1.9g 17g 60%
Vitamin K 29.3µg 24%
Vitamin C 15mg 0.7mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.193mg 12%
Manganese 0.192mg 8%
Fructose 5.38g 7%
Copper 0.13mg 0.068mg 7%
Carbs 15.3g 33.88g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.33mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.75mg 5%
Protein 0.4g 2.89g 5%
Calories 57kcal 156kcal 5%
Phosphorus 17mg 45mg 4%
Iron 0.7mg 0.4mg 4%
Potassium 197mg 309mg 3%
Calcium 11mg 40mg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.672mg 3%
Magnesium 8mg 21mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.058mg 2%
Folate 3µg 10µg 2%
Selenium 0.6µg 1.7µg 2%
Fats 0.1g 0.98g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.029mg 1%
Zinc 0.04mg 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 13.4g 16.88g N/A
Sugar 14.22g N/A
Starch 0.87g 0%
Sodium 4mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 2µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.01g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.036g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quince Chokecherries
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
6%
Quince
15%
Chokecherries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
15%
Chokecherries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.22g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chokecherries
Chokecherries is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/nutrients
  2. Chokecherries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168058/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.