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Quince vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Quince and Maraschino cherry

  • Quince is richer in Vitamin C, and Potassium, yet Maraschino cherry is richer in Fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Quince is 17% higher.
  • Quince contains 9 times more Potassium than Maraschino cherry. Quince contains 197mg of Potassium, while Maraschino cherry contains 21mg.

Food types used in this article are Quinces, 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.
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 2.9% 16% 1.9% 16% 48% 7.1% 1.3% 0.52% 1.6% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +838.1%
Contains more IronIron +62.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +466.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +390.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +550%
~equal in Copper ~0.143mg
~equal in Sodium ~4mg

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% 2.4% 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 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 B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +700%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
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 +81.8%
Contains more WaterWater +46.3%
Contains more OtherOther +21.2%
Contains more FatsFats +110%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +174.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quince
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10% 38% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 -74.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +36.1%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.055g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quince Maraschino cherry Opinion
Calories 57kcal 165kcal Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.4g 0.22g Quince
Fats 0.1g 0.21g Maraschino cherry
Vitamin C 15mg 0mg Quince
Net carbs 13.4g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 15.3g 41.97g Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 8mg 4mg Quince
Calcium 11mg 54mg Maraschino cherry
Potassium 197mg 21mg Quince
Iron 0.7mg 0.43mg Quince
Sugar 38.77g Quince
Fiber 1.9g 3.2g Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.13mg 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.04mg 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Phosphorus 17mg 3mg Quince
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Vitamin A 40IU 45IU Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.05mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.012mg Maraschino cherry
Selenium 0.6µg 0.2µg Quince
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0mg Quince
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0mg Quince
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.004mg Quince
Vitamin B5 0.081mg 0.054mg Quince
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.005mg Quince
Vitamin K 1.5µg Maraschino cherry
Folate 3µg 0µg Quince
Choline 4.3mg Maraschino cherry
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0.039g Quince
Monounsaturated Fat 0.036g 0.049g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.055g Maraschino cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Quince 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
6%
Quince
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Quince
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Quince
Quince is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quince
Quince is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 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.
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. Quince - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168163/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.