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Strawberry vs. Maraschino cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Strawberry and Maraschino cherry

  • Strawberry is richer in Vitamin C, Manganese, and Folate, yet Maraschino cherry is richer in Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Strawberry is 65% higher.
  • Strawberry contains less Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Strawberries, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 9.3% 4.8% 14% 15% 16% 3.8% 10% 0.13% 50% 2.2%
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 +225%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +628.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +700%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3116.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +237.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +197.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.7%
~equal in Iron ~0.43mg

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 196% 0.72% 5.8% 0% 6% 5.1% 7.2% 7.5% 11% 0% 5.5% 18% 3.1%
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 EVitamin E +480%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +9550%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +840%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +46.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +275%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 91%
Protein: 0.67 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 7.68 g
Water: 90.95 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 +204.5%
Contains more FatsFats +42.9%
Contains more WaterWater +58.8%
Contains more OtherOther +21.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +446.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 20% 73%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.043 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.155 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 -61.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +181.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +14%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Strawberry Maraschino cherry Opinion
Calories 32kcal 165kcal Maraschino cherry
Protein 0.67g 0.22g Strawberry
Fats 0.3g 0.21g Strawberry
Vitamin C 58.8mg 0mg Strawberry
Net carbs 5.68g 38.77g Maraschino cherry
Carbs 7.68g 41.97g Maraschino cherry
Magnesium 13mg 4mg Strawberry
Calcium 16mg 54mg Maraschino cherry
Potassium 153mg 21mg Strawberry
Iron 0.41mg 0.43mg Maraschino cherry
Sugar 4.89g 38.77g Strawberry
Fiber 2g 3.2g Maraschino cherry
Copper 0.048mg 0.143mg Maraschino cherry
Zinc 0.14mg 0.26mg Maraschino cherry
Starch 0.04g Strawberry
Phosphorus 24mg 3mg Strawberry
Sodium 1mg 4mg Strawberry
Vitamin A 12IU 45IU Maraschino cherry
Vitamin A 1µg 2µg Maraschino cherry
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0.05mg Strawberry
Manganese 0.386mg 0.012mg Strawberry
Selenium 0.4µg 0.2µg Strawberry
Vitamin B1 0.024mg 0mg Strawberry
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0mg Strawberry
Vitamin B3 0.386mg 0.004mg Strawberry
Vitamin B5 0.125mg 0.054mg Strawberry
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.005mg Strawberry
Vitamin K 2.2µg 1.5µg Strawberry
Folate 24µg 0µg Strawberry
Choline 5.7mg 4.3mg Strawberry
Saturated Fat 0.015g 0.039g Strawberry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.043g 0.049g Maraschino cherry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.155g 0.055g Strawberry
Tryptophan 0.008mg Strawberry
Threonine 0.02mg Strawberry
Isoleucine 0.016mg Strawberry
Leucine 0.034mg Strawberry
Lysine 0.026mg Strawberry
Methionine 0.002mg Strawberry
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Strawberry
Valine 0.019mg Strawberry
Histidine 0.012mg Strawberry
Fructose 2.44g Strawberry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Strawberry 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
20%
Strawberry
1%
Maraschino cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Strawberry
10%
Maraschino cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Strawberry
Strawberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Strawberry
Strawberry contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Strawberry
Strawberry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Strawberry
Strawberry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is cheaper?
Maraschino cherry
Maraschino cherry is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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.

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. Strawberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167762/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.