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Roselle vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Roselle and Maraschino cherry different?

  • Roselle has more Calcium, Vitamin C, Iron, Magnesium, and Potassium than Maraschino cherry.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Roselle is 16% higher.

Roselle, raw and Maraschino cherries, canned, drained are the varieties used in this article.

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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 36% 65% 18% 56% 0% 0% 16% 0.78% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium +1175%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +298.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +890.5%
Contains more IronIron +244.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1133.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%

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.
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 40% 17% 0% 0% 2.8% 6.5% 5.8% 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% 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 +537.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7650%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 87%
Protein: 0.96 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 11.31 g
Water: 86.58 g
Other: 0.51 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 +336.4%
Contains more FatsFats +204.8%
Contains more WaterWater +51.2%
Contains more OtherOther +54.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +271.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Roselle Maraschino cherry Opinion
Calories 49kcal 165kcal Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.96g 0.22g Roselle
Fats 0.64g 0.21g Roselle
Vitamin C 12mg 0mg Roselle
Net carbs 11.31g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 11.31g 41.97g Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 51mg 4mg Roselle
Calcium 215mg 54mg Roselle
Potassium 208mg 21mg Roselle
Iron 1.48mg 0.43mg Roselle
Sugar 38.77g Roselle
Fiber 3.2g Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Phosphorus 37mg 3mg Roselle
Sodium 6mg 4mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A 287IU 45IU Roselle
Vitamin A 14µg 2µg Roselle
Vitamin E 0.05mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.012mg Maraschino cherry
Selenium 0.2µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0mg Roselle
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0mg Roselle
Vitamin B3 0.31mg 0.004mg Roselle
Vitamin B5 0.054mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B6 0.005mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin K 1.5µg Maraschino cherry
Choline 4.3mg Maraschino cherry
Saturated Fat 0.039g Roselle
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g Maraschino cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Roselle Maraschino cherry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Roselle
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Roselle
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.77g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Roselle
Roselle is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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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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. Roselle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168170/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.