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Sour cherry vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sour cherry and Maraschino cherry

  • Sour cherry has more Vitamin K, however, Maraschino cherry is richer in Fiber.
  • Maraschino cherry has 5 times less Potassium than Sour cherry. Sour cherry has 115mg of Potassium, while Maraschino cherry has 21mg.
  • Sour cherry contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cherries, sour, canned, water pack, drained 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 5.7% 3.3% 10% 24% 0% 1.9% 6.9% 0.52% 7.7% 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 +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +447.6%
Contains more IronIron +48.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +433.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +391.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +390.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +271.4%
~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.
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 1% 0% 0% 0% 6.3% 15% 4.9% 2.5% 11% 0% 20% 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 B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +840%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +440%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 88%
Protein: 0.69 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.45 g
Water: 88.31 g
Other: 0.34 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 +213.6%
Contains more WaterWater +54.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +301.6%
~equal in Fats ~0.21g
~equal in Other ~0.33g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sour cherry Maraschino cherry Opinion
Calories 42kcal 165kcal Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.69g 0.22g Sour cherry
Fats 0.21g 0.21g
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Sour cherry
Net carbs 9.25g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 10.45g 41.97g Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 8mg 4mg Sour cherry
Calcium 11mg 54mg Maraschino cherry
Potassium 115mg 21mg Sour cherry
Iron 0.64mg 0.43mg Sour cherry
Sugar 6.99g 38.77g Sour cherry
Fiber 1.2g 3.2g Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.07mg 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Phosphorus 16mg 3mg Sour cherry
Sodium 4mg 4mg
Vitamin A 45IU Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A 2µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin E 0.05mg Maraschino cherry
Manganese 0.059mg 0.012mg Sour cherry
Selenium 0.2µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0mg Sour cherry
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0mg Sour cherry
Vitamin B3 0.26mg 0.004mg Sour cherry
Vitamin B5 0.041mg 0.054mg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.005mg Sour cherry
Vitamin K 8.1µg 1.5µg Sour cherry
Choline 4.3mg Maraschino cherry
Saturated Fat 0.039g Sour cherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.055g Maraschino cherry
Fructose 2.79g Sour cherry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sour cherry Maraschino cherry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
5%
Sour cherry
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Sour cherry
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sour cherry
Sour cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 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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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. Sour cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167769/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.